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Matter NameGenerational Estate Plan for Jonathan R. Caldwell
C&H Matter No.1034-00004
C&H Billing Code78412-JRC
ClientJonathan Robert Caldwell
Client SSN (last four)XXX-XX-4781
Client Residence418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021
SpouseEleanor Victoria Caldwell (SSN last four: XXX-XX-6203)
Responsible PartnerVictoria Chambers, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Billing PartnerHoward Quinn, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Lead AssociateMonica Reyes, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Working AssociateElliot Nguyen, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Tax Specialist PartnerSylvia Hartwell, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Firm Address375 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10152
Matter OpenedFebruary 6, 2023
Matter ClosedSeptember 29, 2023
Estimated Engagement Fee$1,850,000 (capped at $2,100,000)
Total Gross Estate$300,000,000
Closing Checklist Prepared ByMonica Reyes / Elliot Nguyen
Closing Checklist DateSeptember 29, 2023

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Doc No.CategoryDocument TitleFilenameFormatExecution / Effective DateSignatories / Prepared ByOriginal LocationCopy 1 LocationCopy 2 LocationStatusNotes
1I. Engagement & AdministrativeEngagement Letter — Calderwood & Harkness LLP to Jonathan R. Caldwellengagement-letter-caldwell.docxdocx2023-02-15Victoria Chambers (C&H); Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP Vault — 375 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10152N/AExecutedMatter No. 1034-00004; Billing Code 78412-JRC; fee estimate $1,850,000 (cap $2,100,000)
2I. Engagement & AdministrativeConflict Check Memorandumconflict-check-memorandum.docxdocx2023-02-10Monica Reyes; approved by Victoria ChambersCalderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/AFinal — InternalClearance for all parties including Caldwell Ridgeline Capital LLC, Stonecrest Realty Holdings LLC, Northgate Trust Company of Delaware, Strathmore Corporation & Greaves LLP, Havensbrook Wealth Advisors LLC, Pemberton Locke & Strauss LLP, Ashford Valuation Group LLC, Glenmore Insurance Brokerage LLC, Beacon Life Assurance Company, Ridgewell & Thorn LLP
3I. Engagement & AdministrativeStaffing and Budget Memorandumstaffing-budget-memorandum.docxdocx2023-02-15Victoria Chambers; Howard QuinnCalderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/AFinal — InternalTeam: Chambers, Quinn, Reyes, Nguyen, Hartwell; est. fee $1,850,000; cap $2,100,000
4I. Engagement & AdministrativeClient Information Questionnaire — Jonathan R. Caldwellclient-information-questionnaire.docxdocx2023-02-06Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/ACompletedDOB: March 14, 1956; gross estate $300,000,000; prior taxable gifts $6,750,000
5I. Engagement & AdministrativePreliminary Asset Inventory and Summarypreliminary-asset-inventory.xlsxxlsx2023-03-01Monica Reyes; Elliot NguyenCalderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/AFinal — InternalLiquid securities $112M; real estate $134M; carried interest & fund stakes $38M; art $9M; other $7M; total $300M
6I. Engagement & AdministrativeEngagement Scope Addendum — Tax Advisory Servicesengagement-scope-addendum-tax-advisory.docxdocx2023-02-15Victoria Chambers (C&H); Sylvia Hartwell (C&H); Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AExecutedCovers Sylvia Hartwell's GRAT, GST, foundation, and gift tax advisory role
7I. Engagement & AdministrativeData Request Letter to Strathmore Corporation & Greaves LLPdata-request-letter-Strathmore Corporation-greaves.docxdocx2023-02-20Monica Reyes (C&H) to Martin J. Prescott, CPA (W&G)Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/ASentRequesting financial records, prior Form 709s, 2022 returns, fund statements, Stonecrest OA
8II. Memoranda & AnalysesEstate Planning Strategy Memorandumestate-planning-strategy-memorandum.docxdocx2023-03-01Sylvia Hartwell; Monica ReyesJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AFinalOutlines GRATs ($60M/$80M/$38M), Dynasty Trust ($5M), Foundation ($10M), ILIT ($15M death benefit); projected savings $24M–$30M
9II. Memoranda & AnalysesFederal Estate and Gift Tax Analysisfederal-estate-gift-tax-analysis.xlsxxlsx2023-03-01Sylvia Hartwell; Elliot NguyenJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AFinalTax without plan ~$117,532,000; remaining exemption $6,170,000; 2022 AGI $22,500,000; charitable ded. $6,750,000 yr 1, $3,250,000 c/f
10II. Memoranda & AnalysesGRAT Structuring Memorandumgrat-structuring-memorandum.docxdocx2023-03-15Sylvia HartwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AFinal§ 7520 rates 5.0% (Mar/Apr/May 2023); GRAT A annuity $32,195,122/yr (2-yr); GRAT B $29,375,859/yr (3-yr); GRAT C $13,953,759/yr (3-yr)
11II. Memoranda & AnalysesGRAT Sensitivity Analysis — Return Scenariosgrat-sensitivity-analysis.xlsxxlsx2023-03-15Elliot Nguyen; Sylvia HartwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AFinalModels 4%, 6%, 8%, 10% returns; aggregate excess transfer $35M–$50M at ~4% above hurdle
12II. Memoranda & AnalysesValuation discount Analysis Memorandumvaluation-discount-analysis-memorandum.docxdocx2023-04-01Sylvia HartwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AFinalStonecrest 25% discount; CRC Fund IV/V LP 35% discount; Fund VI carried interest 30% discount
13II. Memoranda & AnalysesDynasty Trust Situs Analysis — Delaware vs. Nevada vs. South Dakotadynasty-trust-situs-analysis.docxdocx2023-03-01Monica ReyesCalderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/AFinalRecommends Delaware; perpetual trust statute; no state income tax on undistributed income for out-of-state beneficiaries; Northgate Trust Company of Delaware as co-trustee
14II. Memoranda & AnalysesGeneration-Skipping Transfer Tax Allocation Memorandumgst-exemption-allocation-memorandum.docxdocx2023-04-01Sylvia HartwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AFinal$5M GST exemption allocated to dynasty trust initial funding; ETIP rules for GRAT remainders; 2023 GST exemption $12,920,000
15II. Memoranda & AnalysesPrivate Foundation Compliance Memorandumprivate-foundation-compliance-memorandum.docxdocx2023-03-20Sylvia Hartwell; Elliot NguyenJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AFinal§§ 4940–4946; 5% minimum distribution ($500,000 yr 1); self-dealing; excess business holdings
16II. Memoranda & AnalysesPrivate Foundation vs. Donor-Advised Fund Comparison Memorandumprivate-foundation-vs-daf-comparison.docxdocx2023-03-10Monica ReyesCalderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/AFinalRecommends private foundation for governance control and multi-generational board involvement; 30% AGI limit for cash gifts to PF vs. 60% DAF
17II. Memoranda & AnalysesILIT Structure and Crummey Notice Memorandumilit-crummey-notice-memorandum.docxdocx2023-03-10Monica ReyesCalderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/AFinal$15M death benefit; Beacon Life policy BLA-2023-77419; annual premium $187,500; Crummey $5,000/beneficiary; annual exclusion $51,000; exemption use $136,500
18II. Memoranda & AnalysesMarital Trust / Credit Shelter Trust Design Memorandummarital-trust-credit-shelter-design-memo.docxdocx2023-03-15Sylvia HartwellCalderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/AFinalCredit shelter trust funded to federal exemption at death; marital QTIP for balance; Eleanor income beneficiary; GPOA over marital trust; portability considerations
19II. Memoranda & AnalysesState Income Tax Planning Memorandum (Delaware Situs)state-income-tax-planning-memorandum.docxdocx2023-03-15Sylvia HartwellCalderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/AFinalDING considerations; NY source income rules; grantor trust status during GRAT annuity term; coordination with Strathmore Corporation & Greaves LLP
20II. Memoranda & AnalysesPower of Appointment and Decanting Flexibility Memorandumpoa-decanting-flexibility-memorandum.docxdocx2023-03-20Monica ReyesCalderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/AFinalLimited POAs; trust protector (Victoria Chambers) powers; Delaware decanting statute; GST exempt status interplay
21III. GRAT DocumentsCaldwell 2023 Securities GRAT — Trust Agreement (GRAT A)grat-a-securities-trust-agreement.docxdocx2023-04-15Jonathan R. Caldwell (Grantor/Trustee)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of Delaware — 1201 North Market Street, Suite 1600, Wilmington, DE 19801ExecutedCorpus $60M public securities; 2-yr term; annuity $32,195,122/yr; § 7520 rate 5.0% (Mar 2023); remainder to Dynasty Trust; NY law
22III. GRAT DocumentsCaldwell 2023 Securities GRAT — Schedule A (Funded Property)grat-a-schedule-a-funded-property.xlsxxlsx2023-04-15Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinalList of publicly traded securities, CUSIPs, shares, FMV totaling $60,000,000
23III. GRAT DocumentsCaldwell 2023 Securities GRAT — Annuity Payment Schedulegrat-a-annuity-payment-schedule.xlsxxlsx2023-04-15Sylvia HartwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinalPayments: $32,195,122 due 4/15/2024 and 4/15/2025
24III. GRAT DocumentsCaldwell 2023 Realty GRAT — Trust Agreement (GRAT B)grat-b-realty-trust-agreement.docxdocx2023-05-01Jonathan R. Caldwell (Grantor/Trustee)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedCorpus $80M pre-discount (59.7% Stonecrest); post-discount $60M (25% discount); 3-yr term; annuity $29,375,859/yr; § 7520 5.0% (Apr 2023); remainder to Dynasty Trust
25III. GRAT DocumentsCaldwell 2023 Realty GRAT — Schedule A (Funded Property)grat-b-schedule-a-funded-property.docxdocx2023-05-01Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinal59.7% membership interest in Stonecrest Realty Holdings LLC; 11 properties listed; total entity value $134M
26III. GRAT DocumentsCaldwell 2023 Realty GRAT — Annuity Payment Schedulegrat-b-annuity-payment-schedule.xlsxxlsx2023-05-01Sylvia HartwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinalPayments: $29,375,859 due 5/1/2024, 5/1/2025, 5/1/2026
27III. GRAT DocumentsAssignment of Stonecrest Realty Holdings LLC Membership Interest to GRAT Bassignment-stonecrest-interest-grat-b.docxdocx2023-05-01Jonathan R. Caldwell (as Assignor and as Trustee)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedAssigns 59.7% membership interest in Stonecrest Realty Holdings LLC (330 Madison Ave, Suite 2401, NY 10017; COO Robert M. Sinclair)
28III. GRAT DocumentsCaldwell 2023 Carried Interest GRAT — Trust Agreement (GRAT C)grat-c-carried-interest-trust-agreement.docxdocx2023-06-01Jonathan R. Caldwell (Grantor/Trustee)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedCorpus $38M pre-discount (Fund IV $12M, Fund V $14M, Fund VI carried $12M); post-discount $25.3M (35%/30%); 3-yr term; annuity $13,953,759/yr; § 7520 5.0% (May 2023); remainder to Dynasty Trust
29III. GRAT DocumentsCaldwell 2023 Carried Interest GRAT — Schedule A (Funded Property)grat-c-schedule-a-funded-property.docxdocx2023-06-01Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinalFund IV LP $12M (35% discount); Fund V LP $14M (35%); Fund VI carried interest $12M (30%); total pre-discount $38M; post-discount $25.3M
30III. GRAT DocumentsCaldwell 2023 Carried Interest GRAT — Annuity Payment Schedulegrat-c-annuity-payment-schedule.xlsxxlsx2023-06-01Sylvia HartwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinalPayments: $13,953,759 due 6/1/2024, 6/1/2025, 6/1/2026
31III. GRAT DocumentsAssignment of Caldwell Ridgeline Capital LP Interests and Carried Interest to GRAT Cassignment-crc-interests-grat-c.docxdocx2023-06-01Jonathan R. Caldwell (as Assignor and as Trustee)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedAssigns LP interests in Fund IV and Fund V and carried interest in Fund VI of Caldwell Ridgeline Capital LLC (280 Park Ave, 35th Fl, NY 10017; CFO Gregory S. Fenton)
32III. GRAT DocumentsGRAT Trustee Acknowledgment and Acceptancegrat-trustee-acknowledgment.docxdocx2023-06-01Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedAcceptance of trustee role for GRAT A, GRAT B, and GRAT C during respective annuity terms
33IV. Dynasty Trust DocumentsCaldwell Family Dynasty Trust — Trust Agreementdynasty-trust-agreement.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. Caldwell (Grantor); Thomas R. Caldwell (Family Trustee); Northgate Trust Company of Delaware (Institutional Trustee — Philip A. Rossiter)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedDelaware situs; perpetual trust; HEMS + discretionary; Distribution Committee (Thomas, Katherine, Olivia) for distributions >$100K/beneficiary/yr; Trust Protector: Victoria Chambers
34IV. Dynasty Trust DocumentsDynasty Trust — Schedule A (Initial Trust Property)dynasty-trust-schedule-a.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinal$5,000,000 cash; additional funding via GRAT remainders
35IV. Dynasty Trust DocumentsDynasty Trust — Trustee Acceptance (Thomas R. Caldwell)dynasty-trust-family-trustee-acceptance.docxdocx2023-04-01Thomas R. Caldwell (55 Perry Street, Unit 3, New York, NY 10014)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedFamily co-trustee acceptance
36IV. Dynasty Trust DocumentsDynasty Trust — Institutional Trustee Acceptance (Northgate Trust Company of Delaware)dynasty-trust-institutional-trustee-acceptance.docxdocx2023-04-01Philip A. Rossiter, SVP — Northgate Trust Company of Delaware (1201 North Market Street, Suite 1600, Wilmington, DE 19801)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedInstitutional co-trustee acceptance; includes fee schedule
37IV. Dynasty Trust DocumentsDynasty Trust — Trust Protector Designation and Acceptance (Victoria Chambers)dynasty-trust-protector-designation.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. Caldwell (Grantor); Victoria Chambers (Trust Protector, Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedNon-fiduciary capacity; powers to modify admin provisions, change situs, remove/appoint trustees
38IV. Dynasty Trust DocumentsDynasty Trust — Investment Policy Statementdynasty-trust-investment-policy.docxdocx2023-04-01Thomas R. Caldwell; Philip A. Rossiter; Diana R. Linden, CFP® (Havensbrook Wealth Advisors LLC)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinalPrepared in consultation with Havensbrook Wealth Advisors LLC (900 Third Avenue, 18th Floor, NY 10022)
39IV. Dynasty Trust DocumentsDynasty Trust — Distribution Committee Operating Proceduresdynasty-trust-distribution-committee-procedures.docxdocx2023-04-01Thomas R. Caldwell; Katherine C. Hartfield; Olivia G. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinalUnanimous approval required for discretionary distributions >$100,000/beneficiary/year
40IV. Dynasty Trust DocumentsDynasty Trust — Beneficiary Designation and Per Stirpes Scheduledynasty-trust-beneficiary-schedule.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinalBeneficiaries: Thomas, Katherine, Olivia, and issue per stirpes (James W. Hartfield age 8, Charlotte M. Hartfield age 5, Lucas T. Caldwell age 3, Nora E. Caldwell age 1); spouses HEMS only
41V. Private Foundation DocumentsCertificate of Incorporation — The Caldwell Family Foundationfoundation-certificate-of-incorporation.docxdocx2023-03-20Filed with NY Department of State (DOS Filing No. 230320-001847)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AFiled / AcceptedNY not-for-profit corporation; N-PCL; § 501(c)(3) / § 509(a) private foundation; 330 Madison Ave, Suite 2401, NY 10017; EIN 88-3021547
42V. Private Foundation DocumentsBylaws — The Caldwell Family Foundationfoundation-bylaws.docxdocx2023-03-20Board of DirectorsJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AAdopted6 directors: JRC (President), EVC (VP), TRC (Secretary), KCH (Treasurer), OGC (Director), Dr. Margaret P. Elsworth (Independent); no family compensation per § 4941
43V. Private Foundation DocumentsFoundation — Organizational Board Resolutionsfoundation-organizational-resolutions.docxdocx2023-03-20Board of DirectorsJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AAdoptedElected directors/officers; adopted bylaws; authorized bank accounts (EIN 88-3021547); set fiscal year; adopted conflict of interest policy; authorized Form 1023 filing
44V. Private Foundation DocumentsFoundation — Conflict of Interest Policyfoundation-conflict-of-interest-policy.docxdocx2023-03-20Board of DirectorsJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AAdopted§ 4941 self-dealing compliance; disqualified persons disclosure; annual certification
45V. Private Foundation DocumentsFoundation — Gift Acceptance Policyfoundation-gift-acceptance-policy.docxdocx2023-03-20Board of DirectorsJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AAdoptedAcceptable gift types; valuation procedures; § 4941 restrictions on conflicted gifts
46V. Private Foundation DocumentsFoundation — Investment Policy Statementfoundation-investment-policy.docxdocx2023-03-20Board of DirectorsJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AAdopted5% minimum distribution (§ 4942); jeopardizing investment limits (§ 4944); Havensbrook Wealth Advisors LLC as investment manager
47V. Private Foundation DocumentsFoundation — IRS Form 1023 Application (Draft and Final)foundation-form-1023-application.docxdocx2023-05-15Prepared by Calderwood & Harkness LLPJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AFiledFiled with IRS 5/15/2023; EIN 88-3021547; § 501(c)(3) application; private foundation under § 509(a)
48V. Private Foundation DocumentsFoundation — IRS Determination Letter Transmittal Memofoundation-determination-letter-transmittal-memo.docxdocx2023-07-14Monica Reyes (C&H) to Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AFinalIRS determination letter received 7/14/2023; § 501(c)(3) status confirmed as private foundation
49V. Private Foundation DocumentsFoundation — Grant-Making Policy and Procedures Manualfoundation-grantmaking-policy.docxdocx2023-04-01Board of DirectorsJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AAdoptedFocus: arts, education, environmental conservation (NY metro); Year 1 target $500,000; expenditure responsibility (§ 4945)
50V. Private Foundation DocumentsFoundation — Initial Contribution Agreementfoundation-initial-contribution-agreement.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. Caldwell; Eleanor V. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AExecuted$10,000,000 cash contribution ($5M each spouse); charitable deduction; 30% AGI limit = $6,750,000 yr 1; $3,250,000 carryforward
51VI. ILIT DocumentsCaldwell Family Insurance Trust — Trust Agreementilit-trust-agreement.docxdocx2023-03-15Jonathan R. Caldwell (Grantor); Northgate Trust Company of Delaware (Trustee — Philip A. Rossiter)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecuted$15M second-to-die UL; Beacon Life Policy BLA-2023-77419; premium $187,500/yr; Crummey beneficiaries: Thomas, Katherine, Olivia; Delaware situs
52VI. ILIT DocumentsILIT — Schedule A (Trust Property)ilit-schedule-a.docxdocx2023-03-15Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinalBeacon Life Assurance Company (100 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103); Policy No. BLA-2023-77419; death benefit $15M; insureds: Jonathan & Eleanor Caldwell
53VI. ILIT DocumentsILIT — Trustee Acceptance (Northgate Trust Company of Delaware)ilit-trustee-acceptance.docxdocx2023-03-15Philip A. Rossiter, SVP — Northgate Trust Company of DelawareJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedAcceptance of ILIT trusteeship; includes fee schedule and Crummey notice obligations
54VI. ILIT DocumentsILIT — Assignment of Life Insurance Policyilit-policy-assignment.docxdocx2023-03-15Jonathan R. Caldwell (Assignor); Northgate Trust Company of Delaware (Assignee)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedAssigns Beacon Life Policy BLA-2023-77419 to ILIT trustee; includes insurer acknowledgment
55VI. ILIT DocumentsILIT — Form Crummey Withdrawal Noticeilit-crummey-withdrawal-notice-form.docxdocx2023-03-15Template — Northgate Trust Company of DelawareJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareTemplate for annual useWithdrawal right: $5,000/beneficiary/year; 30-day window; beneficiaries: Thomas, Katherine, Olivia
56VI. ILIT DocumentsILIT — Annual Premium Funding Letterilit-annual-premium-funding-letter.docxdocx2023-03-15Template — Calderwood & Harkness LLPJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/ATemplate for annual useAnnual premium $187,500; annual exclusion coverage $51,000 (3 × $17,000); lifetime exemption use $136,500
57VII. Revocable Trust & WillAmended and Restated Caldwell Revocable Trust Agreementamended-restated-revocable-trust.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. Caldwell (Settlor/Trustee)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedOriginal dated 10/3/2010; restated effective 4/1/2023; credit shelter trust + marital QTIP trust; Eleanor income beneficiary; GPOA over marital trust; NY law
58VII. Revocable Trust & WillRevocable Trust — Schedule A (Amended Trust Property Schedule)revocable-trust-schedule-a.xlsxxlsx2023-04-01Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinalRemaining assets after GRAT/dynasty/foundation transfers; includes portion of liquid securities, ~40.3% Stonecrest, art ($9M), other ($7M)
59VII. Revocable Trust & WillRevocable Trust — Certification of Trustrevocable-trust-certification.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AExecutedFor use with financial institutions; confirms trust existence, settlor, trustee, powers; NY EPTL compliant
60VII. Revocable Trust & WillLast Will and Testament of Jonathan R. Caldwellpour-over-will-caldwell.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. Caldwell (Testator); Witnesses: Monica Reyes, Elliot Nguyen (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedPour-over to Caldwell Revocable Trust; revokes prior will dated 10/3/2010; Executor: Eleanor V. Caldwell; Successor Executor: Thomas R. Caldwell; NY law
61VII. Revocable Trust & WillSelf-Proving Affidavitself-proving-affidavit.docxdocx2023-04-01Witnesses: Monica Reyes, Elliot Nguyen (Calderwood & Harkness LLP, 375 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10152)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedAttached to Last Will and Testament
62VII. Revocable Trust & WillSpousal Consent and Acknowledgmentspousal-consent-acknowledgment.docxdocx2023-04-01Eleanor V. Caldwell; reviewed/approved by Rachel F. Dunlap, Esq. (Pemberton, Locke & Strauss LLP, 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10174)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareExecutedConsent to GRATs, dynasty trust, ILIT, revocable trust restatement, foundation; independent counsel confirmation
63VIII. Powers of Attorney & Health Care DirectivesDurable General Power of Attorney — Jonathan R. Caldwelldurable-power-of-attorney-caldwell.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. Caldwell (Principal); Eleanor V. Caldwell (Agent); Thomas R. Caldwell (Successor Agent)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AExecutedNY GOL § 5-1501 et seq.; covers financial, real property, business, and tax matters
64VIII. Powers of Attorney & Health Care DirectivesHealth Care Proxy — Jonathan R. Caldwellhealth-care-proxy-caldwell.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. Caldwell (Principal); Eleanor V. Caldwell (Agent); Katherine C. Hartfield (Successor Agent — 210 Briarcliff Lane, Greenwich, CT 06830)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AExecutedNY Public Health Law § 2981
65VIII. Powers of Attorney & Health Care DirectivesLiving Will / Advance Directive — Jonathan R. Caldwellliving-will-caldwell.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AExecutedEnd-of-life care, life-sustaining treatment, palliative care wishes
66VIII. Powers of Attorney & Health Care DirectivesHIPAA Authorization — Jonathan R. Caldwellhipaa-authorization-caldwell.docxdocx2023-04-01Jonathan R. CaldwellJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AExecutedAuthorized persons: Eleanor V. Caldwell, Thomas R. Caldwell, Katherine C. Hartfield, Olivia G. Caldwell
67IX. Gift Tax & ValuationDraft Federal Gift Tax Return (Form 709) — 2023draft-form-709-gift-tax-return.xlsxxlsx2023-08-01Prepared by Sylvia Hartwell (C&H) in coordination with Martin J. Prescott (Strathmore Corporation & Greaves LLP, 600 Third Avenue, 28th Floor, NY 10016)Jonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultStrathmore Corporation & Greaves LLPDraft — Pending W&G finalization and filingReports: GRAT A/B/C (zeroed-out, gift value $0 each); $5M dynasty trust gift (uses exemption); $5M foundation share; ILIT premium gifts ($51K annual exclusion + $136.5K exemption); GST allocations; remaining exemption $1,170,000
68IX. Gift Tax & ValuationGift Tax Return — Supporting Schedules and Valuation Summariesgift-tax-return-supporting-schedules.xlsxxlsx2023-08-01Sylvia Hartwell; Elliot NguyenJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultStrathmore Corporation & Greaves LLPFinalAshford appraisal summaries; discount schedules (25%/35%/30%); § 7520 calculations (5.0%); annuity worksheets; exemption tracking ($12,920,000 − $6,750,000 − $5,000,000 = $1,170,000)
69IX. Gift Tax & ValuationLetter to Ashford Valuation Group LLC — Appraisal Engagement Instructionsletter-ashford-appraisal-engagement.docxdocx2023-04-20Sylvia Hartwell (C&H) to Dr. Leonard K. Whitfield, ASA (Ashford Valuation Group LLC, 1120 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 3500, NY 10036)Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/ASentFMV per IRC § 2512; valuation dates 4/15, 5/1, 6/1/2023; assets: Stonecrest interests, CRC Fund IV/V LP, Fund VI carried interest, art & collectibles
70IX. Gift Tax & ValuationC&H Review Memorandum — Ashford Appraisal Reportsreview-memo-ashford-appraisals.docxdocx2023-06-20Sylvia Hartwell; Elliot NguyenCalderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/AFinal — InternalAppraisal reports received 6/15/2023; Stonecrest 25% discount, Fund IV/V 35%, Fund VI carried 30%, art $9M; all supportable per Tax Court precedent
71IX. Gift Tax & ValuationLetter to Strathmore Corporation & Greaves LLP — Gift Tax Return Coordinationletter-Strathmore Corporation-greaves-gift-tax-coordination.docxdocx2023-08-01Sylvia Hartwell (C&H) to Martin J. Prescott (Strathmore Corporation & Greaves LLP)Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultStrathmore Corporation & Greaves LLPN/ASentTransmits draft Form 709, appraisal reports, annuity worksheets, GST allocation schedules, foundation contribution docs
72X. Correspondence & ClosingLetter to Northgate Trust Company of Delaware — Acceptance of Fiduciary Appointmentsletter-northgate-fiduciary-acceptance.docxdocx2023-04-05Monica Reyes (C&H) to Philip A. Rossiter (Northgate, 1201 North Market Street, Suite 1600, Wilmington, DE 19801)Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareN/ASentEncloses executed trust agreements for Dynasty Trust, ILIT; requests formal acceptance for all fiduciary roles; Delaware counsel: Ridgewell & Thorn LLP (Margaret A. Colvin, 1000 North King Street, Suite 300, Wilmington, DE 19801)
73X. Correspondence & ClosingLetter to Pemberton, Locke & Strauss LLP — Transmittal of Spousal Consent Documentsletter-pemberton-spousal-consent-transmittal.docxdocx2023-03-10Victoria Chambers (C&H) to Rachel F. Dunlap, Esq. (PL&S, 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, NY 10174)Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultN/AN/ASentTransmits drafts of spousal consent, restated revocable trust, pour-over will, GRAT agreements, dynasty trust for Eleanor V. Caldwell's independent review
74X. Correspondence & ClosingClosing Checklist and Document Indexclosing-checklist-document-index.xlsxxlsx2023-09-29Monica Reyes; Elliot NguyenJonathan R. Caldwell — 418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021Calderwood & Harkness LLP VaultNorthgate Trust Company of DelawareFinalThis document; master index of all 75 documents

75

[sheet: Status Summary]

CategoryCategory DescriptionTotal DocsExecutedFinal — InternalFiled / AdoptedDraft / TemplateSent (Correspondence)Originals to ClientCopies to C&H VaultCopies to Northgate
IEngagement & Administrative723002470
IIMemoranda & Analyses1301300010130
IIIGRAT Documents1284000121212
IVDynasty Trust Documents853000888
VPrivate Foundation Documents102070110100
VIILIT Documents640020666
VIIRevocable Trust & Will660000666
VIIIPowers of Attorney & Health Care Directives440000440
IXGift Tax & Valuation501013451
XCorrespondence & Closing401003242
TOTALAll Categories753125739667535

[sheet: Key Dates]

DateEvent / MilestoneRelated Document(s)Responsible Person
2023-02-06Matter opened; initial client meeting; Revocable Trust restatement date (effective 4/1/2023)Doc 4 (Client Information Questionnaire)Victoria Chambers
2023-02-10Conflict check completedDoc 2 (Conflict Check Memorandum)Monica Reyes
2023-02-15Engagement letter signed; staffing memo finalizedDocs 1, 3, 6 (Engagement Letter, Staffing & Budget Memo, Tax Addendum)Victoria Chambers; Howard Quinn
2023-02-20Data request sent to Strathmore Corporation & Greaves LLPDoc 7 (Data Request Letter)Monica Reyes
2023-03-01Asset inventory and preliminary tax analysis completedDocs 5, 8, 9 (Asset Inventory, Strategy Memo, Tax Analysis)Monica Reyes; Sylvia Hartwell; Elliot Nguyen
2023-03-10Spousal consent drafts transmitted to Pemberton, Locke & Strauss LLPDoc 73 (Letter to PL&S)Victoria Chambers
2023-03-15ILIT established; insurance application submitted; GRAT structuring memo finalizedDocs 10, 51–56 (GRAT Structuring Memo, ILIT Trust Agreement suite)Sylvia Hartwell; Monica Reyes
2023-03-20Caldwell Family Foundation incorporated (NY DOS Filing No. 230320-001847)Docs 41–46 (Foundation Certificate, Bylaws, Resolutions, Policies)Monica Reyes; Elliot Nguyen
2023-04-01Dynasty Trust executed; Pour-Over Will executed; Revocable Trust restated; Foundation initial contributionDocs 33–40, 50, 57–62 (Dynasty Trust suite, Foundation Contribution Agreement, Revocable Trust suite, Will, Spousal Consent)Jonathan R. Caldwell; Eleanor V. Caldwell; Thomas R. Caldwell; Philip A. Rossiter; Victoria Chambers
2023-04-05Letter to Northgate re fiduciary acceptancesDoc 72 (Letter to Northgate)Monica Reyes
2023-04-15GRAT A funded (Securities GRAT — $60M)Docs 21–23 (GRAT A Trust Agreement, Schedule A, Annuity Schedule)Jonathan R. Caldwell
2023-04-20Appraisal engagement instructions sent to Ashford Valuation GroupDoc 69 (Letter to Ashford)Sylvia Hartwell
2023-05-01GRAT B funded (Realty GRAT — $80M pre-discount, $60M post-discount)Docs 24–27 (GRAT B Trust Agreement, Schedule A, Annuity Schedule, Assignment)Jonathan R. Caldwell
2023-05-15Foundation Form 1023 filed with IRSDoc 47 (Form 1023 Application)Monica Reyes; Elliot Nguyen
2023-06-01GRAT C funded (Carried Interest GRAT — $38M pre-discount, $25.3M post-discount)Docs 28–32 (GRAT C Trust Agreement, Schedule A, Annuity Schedule, Assignment, Trustee Acknowledgment)Jonathan R. Caldwell
2023-06-15Ashford appraisal reports receivedDoc 70 (C&H Review Memo — Ashford Appraisals)Sylvia Hartwell; Elliot Nguyen
2023-06-20C&H review of Ashford appraisals completedDoc 70 (Review Memo)Sylvia Hartwell; Elliot Nguyen
2023-07-14IRS determination letter received for Foundation (§ 501(c)(3))Doc 48 (Determination Letter Transmittal Memo)Monica Reyes
2023-08-01Gift tax return (Form 709) drafting commenced; coordination letter sent to W&GDocs 67, 68, 71 (Draft Form 709, Supporting Schedules, Coordination Letter)Sylvia Hartwell; Martin J. Prescott (W&G)
2023-09-01Final review of all documentsAll documentsVictoria Chambers; Monica Reyes
2023-09-15Final signing session for remaining documentsAny outstanding signaturesJonathan R. Caldwell; Victoria Chambers
2023-09-29Matter closed as completed; closing letter sent; closing binder assembledDocs 74, 75 (Closing Checklist, Closing Letter)Victoria Chambers; Monica Reyes; Elliot Nguyen

[sheet: Storage Instructions]

Storage LocationRecipient / CustodianAddressDocuments StoredFormatNotes
Client — OriginalsJonathan R. Caldwell418 East 72nd Street, Apt. 14A, New York, NY 10021All executed originals (trust agreements, will, powers of attorney, assignments, foundation documents, spousal consent, GRAT documents, schedules, Form 709 draft, engagement letter, selected memos)Hard copy originals in closing binderMaster closing binder delivered on or before 9/29/2023; client to secure in fireproof safe or safe deposit box
Calderwood & Harkness LLP — Vault CopyVictoria Chambers / Monica Reyes (Matter No. 1034-00004)375 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10152Complete set of all 75 documents (executed copies and internal work product)Hard copies and electronic filesRetained per C&H document retention policy; includes all internal memoranda, correspondence, and working drafts
Northgate Trust Company of Delaware — Trustee CopyPhilip A. Rossiter, SVP, Trust Administration1201 North Market Street, Suite 1600, Wilmington, DE 19801Copies of Dynasty Trust agreement and schedules, ILIT agreement and schedules, GRAT trust agreements and annuity schedules, revocable trust (restated), will, spousal consent, closing letterHard copiesFor Northgate's fiduciary records as co-trustee of Dynasty Trust, ILIT trustee, and GRAT administrative reference; coordinated with Ridgewell & Thorn LLP (Margaret A. Colvin, 1000 North King Street, Suite 300, Wilmington, DE 19801)
Strathmore Corporation & Greaves LLP — Tax Advisor CopyMartin J. Prescott, CPA, Senior Partner600 Third Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10016Draft Form 709, supporting schedules, valuation summaries, gift tax coordination letterHard copies and electronic filesFor finalization and filing of 2023 gift tax return

[sheet: Ongoing Obligations]

ObligationStructure / EntityAmount / ActionDue Date / FrequencyResponsible PartyNotes
GRAT A Annuity Payment (Year 1)Caldwell 2023 Securities GRAT$32,195,122April 15, 2024Jonathan R. Caldwell (as Trustee)Payment to grantor; may be satisfied in kind
GRAT A Annuity Payment (Year 2)Caldwell 2023 Securities GRAT$32,195,122April 15, 2025Jonathan R. Caldwell (as Trustee)Final payment; remainder to Dynasty Trust
GRAT B Annuity Payment (Year 1)Caldwell 2023 Realty GRAT$29,375,859May 1, 2024Jonathan R. Caldwell (as Trustee)Payment to grantor; may be in Stonecrest interests or cash
GRAT B Annuity Payment (Year 2)Caldwell 2023 Realty GRAT$29,375,859May 1, 2025Jonathan R. Caldwell (as Trustee)
GRAT B Annuity Payment (Year 3)Caldwell 2023 Realty GRAT$29,375,859May 1, 2026Jonathan R. Caldwell (as Trustee)Final payment; remainder to Dynasty Trust
GRAT C Annuity Payment (Year 1)Caldwell 2023 Carried Interest GRAT$13,953,759June 1, 2024Jonathan R. Caldwell (as Trustee)Payment to grantor; may involve LP interest distributions
GRAT C Annuity Payment (Year 2)Caldwell 2023 Carried Interest GRAT$13,953,759June 1, 2025Jonathan R. Caldwell (as Trustee)
GRAT C Annuity Payment (Year 3)Caldwell 2023 Carried Interest GRAT$13,953,759June 1, 2026Jonathan R. Caldwell (as Trustee)Final payment; remainder to Dynasty Trust
Foundation Annual Minimum DistributionThe Caldwell Family Foundation$500,000 (5% of net investment assets)Annually (calendar year)Foundation Board of Directors (Jonathan R. Caldwell, President)§ 4942 requirement; Year 1 based on $10M initial corpus; EIN 88-3021547
Foundation Form 990-PF FilingThe Caldwell Family FoundationAnnual information return15th day of 5th month after fiscal year-endStrathmore Corporation & Greaves LLP (Martin J. Prescott)Public disclosure document
ILIT Annual Premium PaymentCaldwell Family Insurance Trust$187,500 to Beacon Life Assurance Company (Policy BLA-2023-77419)AnnuallyJonathan R. Caldwell (contributes to ILIT); Northgate Trust Company of Delaware (pays carrier)Annual exclusion: $51,000 (3 × $17,000); lifetime exemption use: $136,500
Crummey Withdrawal NoticesCaldwell Family Insurance TrustNotice to Thomas, Katherine, Olivia ($5,000 withdrawal right each)Within 30 days of each premium contributionNorthgate Trust Company of Delaware (Trustee)Template notice: Doc 55
Gift Tax Return Filing (Form 709)Jonathan R. Caldwell — PersonalAnnual return if applicableApril 15 of following year (with extensions)Strathmore Corporation & Greaves LLP (Martin J. Prescott); coordinated with Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Sylvia Hartwell)2023 return in draft (Doc 67); remaining lifetime exemption $1,170,000
Periodic Estate Plan ReviewAll structuresComprehensive review recommendedEvery 2–3 years or upon major life/law changeCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Victoria Chambers)Monitor federal exemption sunset after 2025; review trust investments and distributions