Jane Caddell Paddison
Jane Caddell Paddison is Special Counsel with Donelson Ciancio & Goodwin, P.C. on the Estate Planning, Probate, and Tax team. Jane’s practice areas include federal and state taxation, with a special emphasis in the estate, gift and generation skipping transfer tax areas. She has represented clients in tax planning as well as tax controversy matters before the United States Tax Court, the Internal Revenue Service, and local taxing authorities. Prior to joining DCG, she was a shareholder with Gelt, Paddison & Grassgreen, P.C., in Denver, Colorado.Jane was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in 1985, the Maine Bar in 1986, the Colorado Bar and U.S. Tax Court in 1988, and the Louisiana Bar in 1996. She received her B. A. with honors from the University of Maine in 1979, her Juris Doctorate (J. D.) from Franklin Pierce Law Center in 1985, and her Master of Laws (LL. M.) from Boston University in 1989.
Jane has been practicing law for more than 20 years, not only providing expert analysis of the options and issues for tax planning, but also strategies designed to facilitate generational asset protection planning, and to address special family needs as well as philanthropic interests. She has a rating of "AV" by the nationally renowned publication Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for excellence of practice and ethical standards.
Jane also carries the distinction of "Preeminent Woman Lawyer" by Martindale-Hubbell, a further testament to the high level of professional service she provides.
Publications: Co-author of chapter entitled “Marital Agreements”, Colorado Orange Book, 2010; Author, “Home on the Range - Keeping It Safe From Uncle Sam,” Colorado Real Estate Journal, 2007; Author, “Investing in the Big Easy - Katrina Tax Relief for All Taxpayers,” Colorado Real Estate Journal, 2006; Author, “Trusts Provide Homeowners Tax Break,” Colorado Real Estate Journal, July 7, 1993
Presentations:
- (Upcoming) "Asset Protection Planning," National Business Institute, October, 2010
- (Upcoming) "Annual Tax Updates," Boulder Community Foundation, October, 2010
- (Upcoming) "Amending Wills/Trusts," UMB Bank, October, 2010
- “Colorado Sales and Use Tax - the Local Level,” Colorado Society of CPAs - Boulder, December, 2009
- “Navigating the Trust Process from Start to Finish,” National Business Institute, Inc., September, 2008
- “The New Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001,” Colorado Bar Association, August 17, 2001
- “Tax Planning After Death in Colorado,” Lorman Education Services, August 16, 2000
- “Basic Probate and Guardianships - Tax Considerations,” Colorado Bar Association, March 10, 1994
- “Asset Protection Planning Techniques,” The CPA Club of Greater Denver, March 16 & 17, 1994
- “Final Form 1040, Form 1041 and the New Rules Concerning Grantor Trusts,” Colorado Society of CPAs - Denver, October 11, 1994
- “Utilization of Trusts as a Vehicle for Gifts,” The CPA Club of Greater Denver, October 19 & 20, 1994
- “Damages From a Tax Standpoint and Protecting a Client’s Estate Pre- and Post- Litigation,” Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, March 19, 1993
- “Fundamentals of Business Valuation and Management of Valuation Disputes in Colorado - Special Valuation Rules and Estate and Gift Tax Issues,” National Business Institute, Inc., October 5, 1993
- “Planning Like-Kind Exchanges,” New Hampshire Bar Association, 1989
- “Tax Advantages for Charitable Gifts,” University of New Hampshire - Cooperative Extension Service, 1988
- “Multi-State Tax Planning,” New Hampshire Bar Association, 1987
- Boulder Community Foundation, Legal Committee, 2009-present
- Volunteer, Denver University Will Lab, working with professors and students in drafting of estate planning documents
- Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section, Statutory Revisions Committee and Uniform Probate Code III Committee, 2009-present
- Colorado Lawyer, Trust and Estate section, Editor, 1993-1994
Membership: Colorado Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Tax; Real Property; Probate; Trust Law), American Bar Association, Women's Estate Planning Council
Education & Admissions- Boston University, LL. M., 1989; Franklin Pierce Law Center, J. D., 1985; University of Maine, B. A. with honors, 1979
- Admissions; New Hampshire, 1985; Maine, 1986; Colorado Bar and U.S. Tax Court, 1988; Louisiana, 1996
Practice Areas: Wills, Trusts and Estates; Taxation; Probate; Probate Administration; Probate Litigation; Probate Taxation
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