As a reformed Trusts and Estates attorney, I have an unusual fascination with celebrity estates, especially those gone wrong. Using those estates as instructive lessons regarding how to avoid disaster has provided many a topic for this blog. I often … [Read more...] about A Message from the Murdochs – Part II
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What the Trump Administration Could Mean for Your Estate Plan
Any time a new administration takes the Oval Office, clients call upon Estate Planning attorneys to provide assurances and guidance regarding what’s going to happen. As one administration leaves and another enters, many clients become nervous about … [Read more...] about What the Trump Administration Could Mean for Your Estate Plan
A Message from the Murdochs
Art often imitates life and the latest drama surrounding Rupert Murdoch demonstrates that. Most of the time, when an individual creates an irrevocable trust, they part with dominion and control over the assets, and it is difficult to change the … [Read more...] about A Message from the Murdochs
Avoiding an Audit
The Internal Revenue Service recently released its Strategic Operating Plan. In that plan, the Service indicated that it planned to conduct more audits, especially on the wealthiest taxpayers. Hearing that you are facing an audit is enough to strike … [Read more...] about Avoiding an Audit
The “Juice” and an Executor’s Duties
Certain individuals have a knack for making headlines. Orenthal James Simpson was one of those people. He first made headlines for his talent on the football field. Later, he made them as an actor and broadcaster. In 1994, he made headlines when he … [Read more...] about The “Juice” and an Executor’s Duties
