Anthony Vitiello Authors Chapter in ABA Practical Guide to Estate Planning

ROSELAND, N.J./September 9, 2011 --- Connell Foley Partner Anthony F. Vitiello, recognized nationally for his expertise in planning estates for high net worth individuals, has authored a specialty chapter on Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) for the American Bar Association’s national publication: Practical Guide to Estate Planning.

 

Within the chapter produced by Vitiello are details that encompass the history of GRATs, the application of tax code sections to GRATs and a basic overview on how to create a GRAT.  It also includes specific examples of how GRATs work and covers issues that arise with GRATs when a grantor dies.

Connell Foley managing partner, Mike McBride, commented: “Being selected to create this chapter for the American Bar Association underscores Tony’s reputation among his peers as a superior resource for the most complicated of estate plans which require a detailed grasp of the gift tax laws.”  

Vitiello stated:  “I am pleased to have been selected to author this chapter on what may be the most important estate planning technique available to high net worth individuals.  I hope it assists professionals and non-professionals in understanding a complicated topic.”

With a legal background that encompasses 18 years of practice in sophisticated estate planning for high and ultra-high net worth individuals, complex tax controversies against the IRS,  hard-fought estate litigation matters and post-death estate administrations, Vitiello is regularly consulted for his insight into such areas. He frequently presents to diverse audiences of professional advisors across the United States on related topics.

As Chairman of the Taxation and Estate Planning Group at Connell Foley, Vitiello has been recognized by top industry magazines for his abilities, such as Worth Magazine’s “Top 100 Attorneys” list for all years of its publication (2005-2008), and more recently named in Best Lawyers (2011-2012) and Super Lawyers in his area of practice.

For more information, please contact Anthony Vitiello at 973-535-0500 or avitiello@connellfoley.com.