Art as an Asset: Estate Planning, Taxation, and Legal Considerations

The speakers will delve into the complexities of art ownership, authenticity, and transfers of art ownership. Sharon Cohen Levin will set the stage, offering insights into the current legal challenges surrounding art ownership, fraud, authenticity, repatriation, and asset forfeiture for collectors. Then, Bachir Karam and Caroline Sayan will guide us through a comprehensive discussion surrounding… Read More

Zoom Webinar: Prenups – To Sign or Not to Sign, US/UK Considerations

Our September luncheon, titled “Prenups – To Sign or Not to Sign, US/UK Considerations” with Sandra Davis and Gretchen Beall Schumann, was held as an in-person event on September 29. Due to a high level of interest in this topic, our speakers gave their presentation again via a Zoom webinar. Registrants for the September 29… Read More

London Views – Chequing in on International Trust Litigation

Join STEP New York at our November 6 Luncheon with Geoff Kertesz, Partner, Trust and Probate Litigation at Stewarts in London. In his presentation, Geoff will discuss, among other topics, that in the UK and other overseas jurisdictions trends are emerging that may lead to a greater volume of and complexity in disputes concerning trusts… Read More

STEP NY| June 12 Luncheon

Trust Beneficiary and Beneficial Ownership Reporting in Canada (with some comparison to the US) Please join us for this presentation by Daniel Frajman, Partner at Spiegel Sohmer Attorneys. Daniel will review the framework in Canada for the reporting of beneficial ownership transparency, principally in regard to trusts and private corporations. Practical examples will be looked… Read More

STEP NY | June 28th Event | SPECIAL FEATURED SUMMER EVENT: Cross-Border Compliance and Cocktails

SPECIAL FEATURED SUMMER EVENT: Cross-Border Compliance and Cocktails June 28, 2023 event from: 4:00PM – 7:00 PM Cross-Border Compliance and Cocktails: What Everybody Needs to Know about Implementing a Cross-Border Structure Please join us for a stimulating conversation about the non-tax considerations in setting up and maintaining an effective and efficient cross-border structure.  The panel will cover… Read More

STEP NEW YORK Luncheon Meeting: Tuesday: January 14, 2020

STEP NEW YORK Luncheon Meeting Tuesday, January 14, 2020 “Economic Substance: A Comparison of Jurisdictions” Hosted and Sponsored by: KATTEN LLP 575 Madison Avenue, (11th Floor) New York, N. Y. 10020 TIME:  Registration begins at 12:15 PM      Educational Session:  12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Lunch will be served.  For any special dietary requests… Read More