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The Internal Revenue Service has just issued a number for a private letter ruling that I obtained for a client. In PLR 200747002, the Service for the first time approved a premium-splitting mechanism to fund the purchase of life insurance. The technique helps owners of closely held businesses buy the interest of an owner who dies. For details, see my article in the September 2007 issue of Trusts &

Steven B. Gorin, Partner

January 1, 2008

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Steven B. Gorin partner in the St. Louis office of Thompson Coburn LLP

The Internal Revenue Service has just issued a number for a private letter ruling that I obtained for a client. In PLR 200747002, the Service for the first time approved a premium-splitting mechanism to fund the purchase of life insurance. The technique helps owners of closely held businesses buy the interest of an owner who dies. For details, see my article in the September 2007 issue of Trusts & Estates, “Insurance LLC Helps Business Owners,” at pp. 35-38.

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About the Author

Steven B. Gorin

Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP

 

Steven B. Gorin concentrates his practice in estate planning and in structuring privately held businesses. 

Steve practiced accounting for 8 years and continues to maintain his CPA license. He was a partner in a small CPA firm, helping individuals and businesses with income tax planning, tax return preparation, and financial planning. 

Mr. Gorin earned his B.A. at Washington University in St. Louis and earned his J.D. at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.