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Russell J. Ressler

Firm(s): 
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
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rressler@stradley.com

Articles:

  • Estate Planning For The Future: The Time To Act Is Now
    Tuesday, November 27, 2012
    Introduction Significant tax law changes are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2013. Individuals should take advantage of unprecedented opportunities to transfer up to $5.12 million ($10.24 million for married couples) to family members (or others) free of federal gift tax and federal generation-skipping transfer (“GST”) tax.
  • Garth Brooks Has Friends In “Law Places”:[1] Donor-Restricted Gifts And The Consequences For Nonprofits
    Friday, June 22, 2012
    When can charities be required to return restricted gifts to donors? While a gift is considered complete when accepted, there are times when donors can not only enforce restrictions but also have their gifts returned from noncompliant charities.
  • Family Business Succession
    Wednesday, August 1, 2007
    The succession of a family business, whether to other family members or to unrelated third parties or employees, is an important and involved process and must take into account many factors - including the continuing financial needs of the owner and the owner's spouse, family dynamics, continued successful operation and management of the business, and...