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A grantor retained annuity trust (“GRAT”) is an estate planning instrument that may be used to transfer wealth from the trust grantors to the trust beneficiaries. In this overview of GRATs, learn how annuity payment analysis works and the considerations the valuation analysts should keep in mind when it is time to estimate the fair market value of the underlying GRAT assets.

With an ever-growing number of investors looking to incorporate their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into their portfolios, responsible investing is no longer a niche investment approach—it’s mainstream. By understanding the choices available, investors can meet two interrelated primary objectives for their ESG goals: trying to influence companies to behave better and controlling what kind of companies they own.

Family offices are a key target for cybersecurity breaches and, with many organizations requiring their employees to work remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the risks have only increased. With cyberattacks on the rise, many family offices are focusing their attention on how to protect themselves. Here’s a look at some of the most common types of cybersecurity breaches and what family offices can do to stay safe.

Successfully transferring wealth to the next generation requires healthy and open communication within a family. In this Insights episode, learn how philanthropy can create the unique opportunity for families to do this by sharing values, making decisions, and giving back together.

The reopening economy hasn’t come without drawbacks—but compared with last year’s headaches, bond investors can expect a much less dramatic second half of 2021.

With so many priorities on the Biden administration’s tax policy agenda, the biggest question for businesses and individuals alike is: How will this impact me? Regardless of whether the administration accomplishes everything outlined in the Treasury’s Green Book, businesses and individuals must take a proactive approach to tax planning. In this Tax Policy Agenda Video Series, Todd Simmens and his guests explore the tax issues and the planning opportunities to help you prepare.

Although the events of 2020 were unexpected and hard to prepare for, having conversations about processes, assessing risks, and learning to practice decision-making with your family can help when crisis strikes. On this episode of Tolleson Insights, Richard Joyner shares his observations and the lessons learned over the last 18 months from working with families of wealth. He also shares the top three steps families can take to start their preparation process.

Never have there been such interest in all things ESG. The pandemic hit a reset button and prompted people to focus on what they see as most important, especially climate change and diversity and inclusion. With this shift in mindset, the momentum demanding real action is gaining strength. But before real action can be witnessed, companies need to be able to quantify these issues and track their progress—that’s why so much effort is currently being spent on raising the bar when it comes to ESG disclosures.

Russia has long been designated as a technologically hostile nation. In the leadup to the conflict with Ukraine, Russia launched unprecedented, but predictable, cyber warfare operations against the Ukrainian government and civilian infrastructure. With the situation on high alert and Russia’s aggressive cyber attacks that go beyond Ukraine, a cybersecurity firm provides digital protection recommendations to help high-profile individuals and families protect themselves from the cyber warfare.

During the Great Resignation, retaining talent has become a big challenge for many employers who know that losing talent can be costly and high-performing employees are difficult to replace. While employees may leave if they are underpaid relative to the market, it is rarely the sole reason for leaving an employer. As companies think about retaining talent, a holistic review of the employee value proposition that looks beyond compensation can be helpful.