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Judge Cuts Down List of Potential Prince Heirs
August 17th, 2016
The Minnesota judge hearing the Prince estate case has rejected most of the claims brought by people to have themselves declared to be the singer’s heirs. The stakes in the Prince estate case are very high. Because he did not have an estate plan, a…
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Categories: Aging Issues, Blended Families, Current Affairs, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Business, Probate, Succession, Television, Trust Funding, Weblogs, Will
The End for 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in Schools?
March 30th, 2016
A controversial decision by author Harper Lee's estate has many people wondering if 'To Kill a Mockingbird' will continue to be assigned reading in school. Reading Harper Lee's anti-segregation novel To Kill a Mockingbird has beco…
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Worry in Detroit over Lions’ Succession Plan
March 10th, 2016
The Detroit Lions say that there is a succession plan in place for when the current owner passes away. They are not saying what that plan is, which might cause some concern for the NFL. Like other professional sports leagues the NFL has tight restric…
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Categories: Aging Issues, Current Affairs, Estate Planning, Family Business, Games, Sports, Succession, Trust Funding, Weblogs, Will
Inheriting Polluted Property Can Be Expensive
March 9th, 2016
Inheriting commercial real estate can seem like a financial windfall for many people. But it can turn into a financial nightmare if environmental pollution is later discovered on the property. In "Contaminated Property Makes for Costly Inheritan…
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Categories: Aging Issues, Charitable Giving, Current Affairs, Estate Planning, Family Business, Succession, Taxes, Trust Funding, Weblogs, Will
Tax Consequences of Inheriting an Annuity
January 6th, 2016
If you inherit a non-qualified annuity, then before you decide what to do it is important to understand the different options and tax implications. Annuities have become an extremely popular tool in people's retirement plans. Like any other asse…
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Categories: Aging Issues, Current Affairs, Estate Planning, Succession, Taxes, Trust Funding, Weblogs, Will
Leaving Your Tattoos Behind
October 23rd, 2015
If you want to make many people say "Ewww" and leave your tattoos behind permanently after you pass away, a new service will let you do that. Many people spend a lot of time and money on their tattoos. To them, it is a form of expression an…
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Have “The Talk” Before It’s Too Late
May 1st, 2013
For many parents, it is easier to talk to their children about sex than money. And there are few touchier subjects for wealthy families than the topic of inheritance. Don’t we all dread certain “talks” we’re supposed to have with our children…
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Categories: Estate Planning