Matt Ackmann contributes his insights to MKELifestyle in the January feature "2025 Tax Preview," which highlights potential changes to taxes in 2025 and how estate plans might be impacted. Ackmann discusses wealth management and estate tax planning, focusing on the potential expiration of the increased gift and estate tax exemption under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He emphasizes proactive strategies, such as lifetime gifting, spousal lifetime access trusts and charitable giving, offering readers actionable insights into minimizing tax liabilities and preserving wealth for future generations.
Ackmann is a member of Reinhart's Trusts and Estates Practice, where he focuses on estate and tax planning for high-net-worth families and business owners. He also provides guidance to clients on the establishment and management of private foundations and other tax-exempt organizations. Additionally, Ackmann assists clients in creating specialized trusts designed to hold firearm collections and guides them through the complex reporting requirements associated with regulated firearms.