Ram Shastri is an associate in the Trusts & Estates practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. He advises domestic and international high-net-worth individuals and families in the implementation of tax-efficient estate plans, the implementation of asset protection strategies, and charitable planning. Additionally, he assists individuals and families through the probate process and provides counsel to them regarding trust administration matters. Mr. Shastri advises domestic and international individuals and business entities on income tax matters related to various transactions. He also advises individuals and business entities on their U.S. tax reporting and compliance obligations, as well as the preparation of certain U.S. tax reporting and compliance forms. In addition, Mr. Shastri assists individuals and business entities in tax controversy matters.
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Texas
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Education
- LL.M., University of Miami School of Law, Taxation, 2014
- J.D., Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 2007
- B.A., Kalamazoo College, Political Science, 2004
Languages
- Tamil
Professional and Community Involvement
- Financial Planning Association of Miami
- Board Member, 2020-2023
- Chair of the International Practice Group, 2020-2023
- Member, 2019-Present
- Estate Planning Council of Miami, Member, 2017-2021
- Florida Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Bar Section and Tax Section, Member, 2016-Present
- Miami-Dade Legal Aid, Put Something Back Program, Member, 2017-2020
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “US Tax Planning for the International Private Client,” Thomson Reuters West Legal Edcenter, June 15, 2023
- Speaker, “Techniques for Fixing Broken Irrevocable Trusts,” Thomson Reuters West Legal Edcenter, December 14, 2023
- Speaker, “Planning With U.S. Family Offices and Private Trust Companies,” FPA of Miami International Symposium, March 23, 2023
- Speaker, “U.S. Tax, Legal, and Compliance Issues Related to Foreign Persons Investing in U.S. Real Estate,” FPA of Miami International Symposium, March 24, 2022
- Speaker, “International Financial Planning: The New Frontier,” FPA of Miami Webinar, June 25, 2020
Publications
- Co-Author, “Canadians Who Own US Real Estate- US Estate Tax Implications,” JD Supra, “September 8, 2023
- Co-Author, “Supreme Court Rules Non-Willful FBAR Penalties are Calculated on a Per Report Basis,” JD Supra, March 8, 2023
- Co-Author, “Important Supreme Court Decision Will Decide How Non-Willful FBAR Penalties are Calculated,” JD Supra, September 28, 2022
