Andersen

Andersen

Tax & Financial Planning Around Marital Dissolution

Andersen brings a high level of sophistication to addressing the tax and financial issues that arise in a marital dissolution. Clients appreciate our ability to coordinate and integrate tax, valuation, financial planning and analysis in the process of a marital dissolution. We have a unique familiarity with the complex financial lives of individuals and families with substantial wealth. Our assistance frequently extends well beyond the dissolution process to assist with the continued management of the divided wealth. Following are some of the services we provide to assist clients with the challenges of efficiently creating an equitable division of assets:

  • Measurement of the deferred tax liability associated with marital assets to ensure equitable division of after-tax assets
  • Planning to mitigate tax consequences associated with the division of marital assets
  • Revision of estate planning in consideration of changes to marital status in a way that preserves and enhances any existing wealth transfer planning
  • Valuation of marital assets
  • Provision of expert advice and other assistance with dispute resolution
  • Evaluation of alternatives for funding a marital settlement