Chief Justice Warren Burger died in 1995 and after the terms of the will were uncovered, its terms incurred ridicule for his failure to save
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What is Michael Jackson Worth Today? It Depends Who You Ask
Since his death in 2009 at age 50, Jackson has experienced a commercial rebirth—thanks to the sharp executors who have managed his assets. The documentary
Military Families Need Estate Planning
Many military families—particularly young families—need financial and estate planning advice. With the risks of going into a wartime situation or the potential for a training
The Value of The Purple One’s Estate Could Make His Heirs—and the IRS—Delirious
The death of the musician Prince has started the clock on when the IRS will take a big chunk out of the star's estate. But
Newly Discovered Cash in Estate Must be Reported…or Else
If you find your late mom's safe had $100,000 but never added it to her assets, you need to report it, no matter how tempting
Life Insurance Needs to Roll with the Changes
As we travel through the phases of our financial life, our needs change. The New York Daily News article, "3 ways to choose the right
Succession Planning for your Family-Owned Business
You've built and own a successful business. But the Smart Business article, "Five things you should know about estate planning for a family-owned business," asks
Middle-Class African Americans are Optimistic but Face Investing Challenges
Money's article, "The Hidden Retirement Crisis," says that middle-class African Americans are more optimistic about the state of the U.S. economy and are more likely
What Do I Do with an Inherited IRA?
First determine what type of plan is being inherited and what type of beneficiary you are, and then do your research. For this discussion, let's
Why the Wealthy Don’t Carry Through with Their Estate Planning
Once a trusts and estates lawyer has designed and discussed a client's estate plan, the next step is to implement it. Drafting the documents, creating
Stock Gifts to Grandkids: Does it Make Sense?
What if you are the owner of two blue chip stocks worth $100,000 and have owned these for more than 30 years, paying taxes on
How Much Inheritance Tax Did Grandma Leave Me to Pay?
Grandma just died without a will, and her husband, children, and siblings have all died. The remaining relatives need to consider not only the inheritance