What The One Big Beautiful Bill Means For Your Estate Plan

Day Pitney Trusts and Estates Partner Christine Fletcher authored an article for Forbes.com titled, “What The One Big Beautiful Bill Means For Your Estate Plan.” The piece discusses estate planning opportunities to consider now that the new law will permanently raise the federal estate tax exemption to $15 million in 2026 and $30 million for married couples. Fletcher outlines five strategies to consider in light of the new law, including topping off gifts, gifting to remove an asset’s growth from your estate, and pursuing charitable giving.

The article is part of Fletcher’s ongoing estate planning column contributions to Forbes.com. Read the full column here. Read her collection of articles here.