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Richard Sills
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Washington

Richard P. Sills is a Senior Partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Holland & Knight LLP. He has over 30 years' experience representing clients in the areas of taxation, exempt...

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Case Studies
Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations

Private Wealth Lawyers Guide Family in Establishing a Family Foundation
 

In the case of a family with significant wealth, we advised them about the pros and cons of establishing a family foundation, drafted the documents, applied to the IRS for tax-exempt status, worked with the family accountant to maximize the income tax advantages of contributions to the foundation, and oversaw the development of a congenial family plan regarding the ongoing administration of the foundation, including the handling of grant requests from family members.

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