Case Studies
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Our Case Studies - Real-Life Situations, Practical Solutions
Wealth management analyses based on real-life scenarios, clearly explained to help you understand, make decisions, and plan for technical issues in the following areas:
legal,
financial and
tax-related.
Some are also written in English for our international clients.
Each article is based on a concrete and realistic case study drawn from actual situations encountered by our clients.
* Each case is anonymized and presented for informational purposes only. Since everyone’s financial situation is unique, these examples are not a substitute for personalized guidance.

Taxation of Non-Residents: How Can You Cut Your Investment Income Taxes in Half?
This case study explains how Mr. A will cut his tax bill on investment income in half.

How can you reduce the taxes associated with the transfer of real estate by 66%?
This case study explains how Mr. and Mrs. Y., both 52 years old, will save over €300,000 in estate taxes for their two children simply by timing their gift correctly!

THE DANGERS OF A RIGID AND UNMANAGED SUCCESSION PLAN
This case study examines the risks faced by an heir when the estate planning initially established by the parents becomes ineffective due to changes in the family’s financial situation.

GIFTING AND TRANSFERRING: AVOID PAYING TWO TAXES INSTEAD OF ONE!
This case study explores the benefits of a gift-and-sale arrangement, which, by bringing forward the sequence of these transactions, allows the taxpayer to pay only gift tax and settle the capital gains tax.

How can you ensure equal inheritance rights in a blended family?
This case study highlights the importance of planning one’s estate in the context of a blended family.
We observe that family structures are becoming increasingly complex and that blended families are becoming the norm.
This raises a real issue of equality among children at the time of inheritance, which must be addressed in advance.

How can you reduce your tax bill by 80% when selling your business?!
This case study illustrates how Mr. X and Mr. Y utilized a two-step process that may seem complicated at first glance, but which, when explained and implemented, allowed them to optimize the tax treatment of their exit from the company. While there are several ways to optimize a business sale, Mr. X and Mr. Y chose the option that was least costly in their situation.
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