International Tax Planning for Marriage, Divorce, and Inheritance

Most people never ask what happens to their estate plan, their prenup, or their inheritance if they move to another country, and that assumption can cost families everything. This episode digs into exactly that gap. International tax attorney Christine Concepción joins Arielle to unpack how residency rules, inheritance tax, prenups, and trust structures behave differently once a US family crosses a border.
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CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 - Cross-border Estate Planning: Who Needs It and Why
05:55 - US Estate Tax vs. Inheritance Tax Abroad
09:30 - How an Unplanned Inheritance Becomes Taxable in the US
12:38 - Why Your Prenup Might Not Hold Up After Moving Abroad
18:09 - Dividing Foreign Company Shares in a Divorce Settlement
26:20 - Why US Trust Structures Often Fail Once You Move Abroad
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ABOUT THE GUEST
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Christine Concepción (passporttowealth.com/christine-concepcion) is an international tax attorney whose practice (concepcionlaw.com) covers cross-border tax planning, estate planning, pre-immigration planning, expatriation, FBAR compliance, and tax controversy for individuals, families, and closely held businesses.
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ABOUT YOUR HOST
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Arielle Tucker, CFP® & IRS Enrolled Agent with Connected Financial Planning, is a cross-border financial planner based in Switzerland helping Americans living abroad navigate U.S. taxes, international investments, and cross-border financial planning.
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ABOUT PASSPORT TO WEALTH®
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This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult a qualified cross-border financial professional before making any financial or tax decisions.
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