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I hesitate to write an article containing hyperbole. Whenever I read something that contains terms such as unheard of, or my immediate, admittedly cynical, reaction is to doubt the assertions and question the author's credibility. That said, I now ask you to give me the benefit of the doubt when I tell you that we are right smack in the middle of the most dynamic and exciting period for estate planners

Charles A. Redd, Attorney

January 1, 2012

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Charles A. Redd

I hesitate to write an article containing hyperbole. Whenever I read something that contains terms such as “amazing,” “unprecedented,” “unheard of,” “spectacular” or “unbelievable,” my immediate, admittedly cynical, reaction is to doubt the assertions and question the author's credibility.

That said, I now ask you to give me the benefit of the doubt when I tell you that we are right smack in the middle of the most dynamic and exciting period for estate planners in the history of the republic. The combination of opportunities that currently exists to enable our clients to move substantial wealth to or for the benefit of their children, grandchildren and more remote descendants, has never been seen before. We're in the eye of...

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About the Author

Charles A. Redd

Attorney, Stinson LLP

A partner with Stinson LLP in its St. Louis office, Mr. Redd concentrates his practice in estate planning, estate and trust administration and estate and trust-related litigation. Mr. Redd is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and currently teaches as an adjunct professor at Northwestern Law. He was a contributing author to Adams, 21st Century Estate Planning: Practical Applications (Cannon Financial Institute, 2002). Mr. Redd received his J.D. from Saint Louis University.