Paul M. Roy
Of counsel
Paul is of counsel in the private client and tax team.
He focuses on domestic and international tax and estate planning with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. Paul advises private foundations and other non-profit organizations on tax matters and counsels wealthy individuals with respect to planned giving. He is a frequent speaker on tax and legal issues relating to philanthropy, charitable organizations and art transactions.
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Assisted a professor in deferring tax on roughly 100 million dollars of gain from the sale of a drug patent through the use of a Charitable Remainder Unitrust. In addition to deferring capital gains tax, the use of the trust will greatly enhance the value of assets available for his private foundation.
Advised an African client in connection with a gift of 10 million dollars to build a new dormitory at his alma mater, a Massachusetts college.
Advised a Polish University was able to avoid a 30% withholding tax on a large pension account given to the University by a US resident alumnus.
‘Newman’s Own Estate Fight,’ WealthManagement.com - August 29, 2022, quoted
‘Paul Newman’s Daughters Sue Late Actor’s Charitable Foundations,’ The Hollywood Reporter - August 24, 2022, quoted
‘Accelerating Charitable Efforts Act,’ Withers Insight - February 16, 2022, co-author
New York State Bar Association
Massachusetts Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association
‘Withers talks: cryptocurrency | Ep 12 - Cryptocurrency and charitable giving,’ Withers podcast - June 29, 2021, guest
‘Establishing a 501c3 Organization,’ National Business Institute - April 22, 2020, co-presenter
‘Transfer of Assets to a Public Charity: Private Foundation Termination,’ Lorman Education Services - January 14, 2020, co-presenter
Me in a minute
Charitable giving is very much about choosing the right vehicle from a very large menu of options
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- English
