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James G. Blase

James G. Blase

Principal, Blase & Associates, LLC

James G. Blase is principal with the law firm of Blase & Associates, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri, and is also of counsel with the law firm of Mickes O'Toole, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Estate Planning
The Impact of the Election Results on Estate PlanningThe Impact of the Election Results on Estate Planning
byJames G. Blase
Nov 13, 2024
4 Min Read
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Estate Planning
Understanding the 'Multiple Trust Arrangements' Section of the RMD Final RegsUnderstanding the 'Multiple Trust Arrangements' Section of the RMD Final Regs
byJames G. Blase
Jul 30, 2024
5 Min Read

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Using a CRT to Minimize the Adverse Effects of the SECURE Act
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6 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Estate Planning for Married Couples With IRAs and 401(k)s
Estate Planning for Married Couples With IRAs and 401(k)s
Feb 9, 2022
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10 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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How the Build Back Better Act May Impact Your Clients' Estate Plans
How the Build Back Better Act May Impact Your Clients' Estate Plans
Sep 17, 2021
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13 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Estate Planning
Green Book Signals Green Light to Grandfathered Estate Planning
Green Book Signals Green Light to Grandfathered Estate Planning
Jun 14, 2021
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11 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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High Net Worth
Retroactive Legislation: Advisors' Dilemma
Retroactive Legislation: Advisors' Dilemma
May 18, 2021
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5 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
Supreme Court Rules Against Obama Recess Appointments
Estate Planning
Are Retroactive Stepped-Up Income Tax Basis Proposals Constitutional?
Are Retroactive Stepped-Up Income Tax Basis Proposals Constitutional?
May 18, 2021
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11 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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High Net Worth
IRS Notice 2020-32: A Rebuttal
IRS Notice 2020-32: A Rebuttal
Aug 31, 2020
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4 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Estate Planning
Postmortem Tax Planning for IRA Distributions After the SECURE Act
Postmortem Tax Planning for IRA Distributions After the SECURE Act
Mar 3, 2020
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2 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Estate Planning
A Post SECURE Act Planning Alternative
A Post SECURE Act Planning Alternative
Jan 27, 2020
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5 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Retirement
The True Cost of Long-Term Care Insurance
The True Cost of Long-Term Care Insurance
Jun 25, 2018
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6 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
Clawback Under the New Tax Law: Part 2
Estate Planning
Clawback Under the New Tax Law: Part 2
Clawback Under the New Tax Law: Part 2
Jan 27, 2018
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4 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Estate Planning
Income Tax and GST Planning Under the New Tax Law
Income Tax and GST Planning Under the New Tax Law
Jan 9, 2018
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12 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Estate Planning
Clawback Under New Tax Law
Clawback Under New Tax Law
Dec 27, 2017
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7 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Estate Planning
The Future of Discount Planning
The Future of Discount Planning
Aug 18, 2016
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2 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Estate Planning
Portions of Proposed 2704 Regulations Exceed IRS’ Authority
Portions of Proposed 2704 Regulations Exceed IRS’ Authority
Aug 18, 2016
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6 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Estate Planning
Strategies to Prepare for Implementation of Proposed 2704 Regulations
Strategies to Prepare for Implementation of Proposed 2704 Regulations
Aug 17, 2016
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10 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Retirement
Does a Stretch IRA Always Make Financial Sense?
Does a Stretch IRA Always Make Financial Sense?
Jun 24, 2016
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9 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
Missouri Makes Dramatic Change to Asset Protection Law for Married Couples
Estate Planning
Missouri Makes Dramatic Change to Asset Protection Law for Married Couples
Missouri Makes Dramatic Change to Asset Protection Law for Married Couples
Jul 22, 2015
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18 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Principal
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Estate Planning
Consider the MAT
Consider the MAT
Feb 1, 2010
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19 Min Read
byJames G. Blase, Mimi G. Sharamitaro
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Retirement
A MAT Sample Form
A MAT Sample Form
Feb 1, 2010
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