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Gary A. Forster

Gary A. Forster

Gary Forster is the managing partner and co-founder of ForsterBoughman.  His practice includes domestic and international corporate law, asset protection, tax, and estate planning. Gary handles a wide variety of corporate and personal planning matters.  Gary is the author of two books.  In 2013, he wrote Asset Protection for Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Investors, a guide to asset protection strategies for clients and their financial advisors, now in its second edition.  In 2020, he finished the second edition of The U.S. Estate and Gift Tax and the Non-Citizen, which explains how resident and non-resident foreign nationals are impacted by the U.S. Estate and Gift Tax.  Gary writes and lectures nationally to state bar and CPA groups on the topics of asset protection, international tax and corporate law.  He has also instructed classes at the University of Florida (Levin College of Law) and Rollins College (Crummer Graduate School of Business).  Gary’s articles can be found in such publications as the Florida Bar Journal and the American Bar Association’s Probate and Property Magazine.  Gary earned a B.A. from Tufts University, graduating cum laude with majors in Economics and Spanish Literature.  He received his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law, graduating with honors.  Gary continued his studies as a graduate fellow at the University of Florida College of Law, Masters of Taxation program, earning an LL.M.  His education also includes studies at the University of Madrid, Oxford University and Leiden University in the Netherlands.  Gary is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and speaks Spanish fluently.

Article Written for:  Florida CPA Today Magazine, FICPA Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

For U.S. income tax purposes, foreign trusts are treated as non-resident/non-citizens (NRNC), subject to U.S. income tax only on U.S. source income.[1]

Tax Planning and Asset Protection Update (including 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Decisions)
In this seminar, we discuss both (i) the LLC and trust cases that govern protective structuring and (ii) the three 2024 SCOTUS cases that shape tax policy in the U.S. Attendees will learn about new exposures and insulating strategies (both domestic and international) as well as the limits on IRS power.

Wednesday, October 16th @ 12 Noon ET
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Foreign and Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
In this seminar, we explain the historical path, from ancient trusts to modern asset protection trusts, including their protective characteristics and taxation under U.S. law. Attendees will learn the critical differences between domestic and offshore asset protection trusts and how and when to implement effective on-shore and off-shore strategies.

Thursday, September 12th @ 12 Noon ET
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2024 Asset Protection Update
In this seminar, we provide an asset protection update for 2024. We discuss considerations for entity and trust formation, choosing jurisdictions, choice of governing law and international expatriation and pre-immigration planning. Attendees will learn techniques for effectively structuring assets through LLCs, trusts, titling, and applicable exemptions, along with a practical discussion on new cases and prudent asset protection practices and misconceptions. The discussion also includes a comprehensive tax overview of the practice.

Friday, August 2nd @ 1:30 PM ET
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Tax & Tonic:  Practical advice for sophisticated CPAs
Tax & Tonic is a discussion group intended to inform CPAs of pertinent tax law changes and issues, with a focus on international, corporate and estate tax matters.

Wednesday, June 12th @ 5 PM PT

The Venetian Las Vegas
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Tax & Tonic:  Practical advice for sophisticated CPAs
Tax & Tonic is a discussion group intended to inform CPAs of pertinent tax law changes and issues, with a focus on international, corporate and estate tax matters.

Monday, June 10th @ 1 PM PT

Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Single Member LLCs: Top 10 Tips and Traps
In this seminar, we explore the limits of protective structuring and the role of insurance. We analyze the variety of benefits and drawbacks available in different jurisdictions and how to best implement the most protective strategies. Our focus is on the strengths and weaknesses of LLCs offered domestically and abroad and how to combine the LLC and trust in a layered yet manageable construct.

Tuesday, April 23rd @ 10 AM ET
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Asset Protection and the Latest State Case Law
In this seminar, we discuss how U.S. courts have ruled on entity and trust protections in the various jurisdictions.  This section of the "LLC Rules Changes Guide 2024" program will equip attendees with the knowledge necessary to update appliable asset protection techniques and structures.

Wednesday, March 6th @ 2 PM ET
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Asset Protection Pitfalls
In this seminar, we discuss how advisors and clients have unintentionally undermined asset protection strategies, both domestic and foreign. Attendees will learn about current cases and how to avoid weakening protective structures.

Tuesday, February 6th @ 12:45 PM ET
Visit the National Business Institute website for more information.
Tax & Tonic:  Practical advice for sophisticated CPAs
Tax & Tonic is a discussion group intended to inform CPAs of pertinent tax law changes and issues, with a focus on international, corporate and estate tax matters.

Thursday, January 18th @ 5 PM ET

La Terraza Cafe and Bar
1109 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
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