James D Fife

James D Fife works at Law Office of James D. Fife.

Education:

• George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia
  • LL.M. in Taxation – 1989
• College of William and Mary School of Law, Williamsburg, Virginia
  • J.D. – 1981
• University of Virginia
  • B.A. – 1978

Published Works:

• “Increased Flexibility for 401(k) and 401(m) Plans in Final Regs.”, 20 Taxation for Lawyers 156 (1991) and 47 Taxation for Accountants 293 (1991)
• “Structuring Buy-Sell Agreements to Fix Estate Tax Value”, 22 Estate Planning 69, 1995
• “Minimizing Application of Section 2704 in the Estate Tax Valuation of a General Partner’s Family Limited Partnership Interests” (Co-Author), 20 Tax Management Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal 127, 1995
• The Family Limited Partnership: A Tool for Insulating Assets-Part 1 and Part 2″, Journal of Asset Protection No. 1, 22 and No. 2, 31, 1995

Speaking Engagements:

• “Family Limited Partnerships and Family Limited Liability Companies: Estate And Gift Tax Issues” (Seminar on Estate Planning Techniques In Virginia)
• “The Estate’s Timetable – Time Is Of The Essence” and “Examining The Guidelines Of Fiduciary Responsibilities And Liabilities” (Seminar: “Probate: Beyond The Basics”)
• “Filing The Inventory” “Spouses Elective Shares” and “Closing The Estate” (Seminar: “The Probate Process From Start to Finish in Virginia”)

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Virginia State Bar, Trusts and Estates Section, Member
• Arlington County Bar Association, Business Law Section, Co-Chairman, 1998 – 2001
• Northern Virginia Estate Planning Council