An important caveat is that many of these estate planningtechniques have long been targeted for reform, which may still be on the table for the delayed February sequestration negotiations.
The answers may determine which estate-planning techniques make the most sense for a family to use, says Patrick Ungashick, president of White Horse Advisors, an Atlanta financial-advisory firm that specializes in small businesses.
The tax information that Mitt Romney released so far indicates that he took advantage of tax planningtechniques that have actually been around for some time.