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.
Monday, 09 December 2024 11:55
SCOTUS Addresses Constitutional Challenge to Mandatory Repatriation Tax
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Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:00
Gary presents on asset protection strategies, tax planning, and legal safeguards, in his seminar: "Foreign and Domestic Asset Protection and Related Tax Matters" for VAMP members at Christner's Prime Steak & Lobster
Foreign and Domestic Asset Protection and Related Tax Matters
In this seminar, we will explore the principal elements of asset protection, with a focus on strategies for physicians. Attendees will learn how to effectively implement legal protections, in coordination with income and estate tax planning. Special domestic and offshore considerations for medical professionals will also be discussed.
Thursday, November 21st @ 6 PM ET
Visit the Vietnamese American Medical Professionals (VAMP) website for more information.
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Tuesday, 12 November 2024 00:00
Gary heads into the recording studio with the FICPA to present his seminar: "Asset Protection Trusts: Domestic and International"
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
Gary heads into the recording studio with the FICPA to present his seminar: "Asset Protection Trusts: Domestic and International." In this seminar, we explain the evolution of the trust and how to best implement modern asset protection trusts. Attendees will learn both the protective characteristics of trusts and taxation under U.S. law. Discussion will include the differences between domestic and offshore protections and tax planning strategies.
This seminar will be released on November 19, 2024.
Tuesday, November 12th @ 8 AM ET
Visit the FICPA website for more information.
This seminar will be released on November 19, 2024.
Tuesday, November 12th @ 8 AM ET
Visit the FICPA website for more information.
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Friday, 04 October 2024 11:47
Pre-Immigration Planning and the Foreign Trust
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Wednesday, 16 October 2024 00:00
Gary covers LLCs, trust cases, SCOTUS tax rulings, exposures, and strategies to limit IRS power, in his seminar: "Tax Planning and Asset Protection Update (including 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Decisions)" via Live National Webinar
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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Wednesday, October 16th @ 12 Noon ET
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- Wealthy
- Foreign vs Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
- asset protection trusts
- tax
- Domestic Trusts
- LLCs
- Family Law
- IRS
- Asset Protection
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Thursday, 12 September 2024 00:00
Gary explores asset protection trusts, their tax implications, and how to implement effective strategies, in his seminar: "Foreign and Domestic Asset Protection Trusts" via Live National Webinar
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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Thursday, September 12th @ 12 Noon ET
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Friday, 02 August 2024 00:00
Gary presents his 2024 asset protection update at the FICPA's Summer Vacation Conference at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club
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
Visit the FICPA website for more information.
Friday, August 2nd @ 1:30 PM ET
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Wednesday, 12 June 2024 00:00
Gary heads to Las Vegas to discuss the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) for "Tax & Tonic: Practical advice for sophisticated CPAs" at The Tipsy Robot Bar at The Venetian Las Vegas
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
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Monday, 10 June 2024 00:00
Gary heads to San Francisco to discuss recent trends in International Taxation for "Tax & Tonic: Practical advice for sophisticated CPAs" at the Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar at the Fairmont San Francisco in Nob Hill
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
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024 00:00
Gary analyzes the limits of protective structuring across jurisdictions, focusing on how to best avoid the weaknesses and bolster the strengths of the single member LLC, in his seminar: "Single Member LLCs: Top 10 Tips and Traps" for the NBI
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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ForsterBoughman
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Orlando (Maitland), Florida 32751
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