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As of Jan. 1, 2026, the New York State estate tax continues to present distinctive estate planning challenges attributable to differences between the New York and federal estate tax regimes. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the current New York estate tax framework, including a discussion and analysis of […]

The New York firm combines with Dillingham & Murphy, establishing its first West Coast office at 155 Sansome Street. New York-based McLaughlin & Stern is expanding to the West Coast through a merger with San Francisco-based Dillingham & Murphy, bringing the firm to California for the first time. The combined […]

Article Highlight: Where it can go wrong: regulation, tax exposure and execution risk Lauren Cramer, Chair, Tax-Exempt Organizations, McLaughlin & Stern who has extensive experience advising public charities said. “One of the most common questions from collectors is how ‘bulletproof’ the art freeport strategy really is of purchasing artwork and shipping […]