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From the Editor: November 2024From the Editor: November 2024

Editor in Chief Susan R. Lipp weighs in on the contents of this month's issue.

Susan R. Lipp - Moderator, Editor in Chief

October 21, 2024

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You may have noticed an uptick in U.S. citizen clients who want to formally expatriate from the United States. They do so for various reasons, including dissatisfaction with the political climate and economic trends, as well as to pursue international opportunities. But as Joan K. Crain notes in her article, “Expatriation: Look Before You Leap!” p. 46, many U.S. citizens and their advisors aren’t aware of the challenges that arise when severing ties with the United States. Her article goes on to explain how practitioners can help clients navigate these complex waters and mitigate future liabilities.

Expatriation complexities aren’t the only challenges faced by internationally focused clients. Another is the steep penalties for failing to ...

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About the Author

Susan R. Lipp - Moderator

Editor in Chief, Trusts & Estates Magazine

Susan R. Lipp is editor in chief of Trusts & Estates magazine, the WealthManagement.com Journal for estate-planning professionals. She oversees both the print and online version of T & E, as well as the monthly e-newsletter articles.
Susan served in leadership positions at Vendome Group, LLC (formerly Brownstone Publishers, Inc.) with editorial responsibility for publications and newsletters. Following her tenure at Vendome Group, Susan joined Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) as General Counsel, where she was editor in chief of its monthly newsletter and implemented initiatives to educate members on legal requirements. Susan began her career at Rosenberg and Estis, P.C., a real estate law firm in New York City.
Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brandeis University. She received her Juris Doctor Law degree from Hofstra University School of Law, graduating with distinction and having served as Associate Editor of the Law Review. Susan is admitted to practice law in New York State and is a member of the New York State Bar Association.