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Discriminatory Taxation: Greencard and H-1 Estate Planning

By Parag Patel Esq.
Non-US citizens (greencard holders or H-1 visaholders) are severely discriminated against by US estate tax laws.
Since estate taxes are based on the size of your estate. It is estimated that without proper planning, you will lose 15 percent to 75 percent of your estate, because the government will take it. Estate [...]