A recent on-line article in Rolling Stone magazine describes how nearly five years following the death of the legendary James Brown, his estate, which had a value of approximately $100 million dollars on the date of his death, remains undistributed…..
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Estate Litigation, Family ConflictThe small business owner’s choice of estate trustees is very important to the successful administration of his or her estate and succession of his or her small business. Many factors should be considered when such a choice is being made…..
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Estate Planning, TrusteeIt is sometimes difficult for family members to find a deceased’s Will or to ascertain whether a particular Will is in fact her “last” Will.
The deceased may have stored his Will at his solicitor’s office, in his safety deposit box or among his possessions, or with some other individual altogether. ….
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Estate Planning, WillsIn a previous blog, I wrote about some non-tax related small business estate planning issues to consider upon the death of a sole proprietor. In this blog, I wanted to touch on some non-tax issues affecting owners of small businesses that are structured as either partnerships or limited partnerships…..
Small Business Estate Planning Issues: Death of a Partner Continue Reading »
Estate PlanningThe last post made by a British Columbia blogger who was suffering from terminal colorectal cancer has garnered worldwide attention. ….
Posthumous Blogging Continue Reading »
Estate PlanningIn a blog that I wrote last December, I commented on a U.S. constitutional challenge that had been launched in response to the U.S. estate tax burden borne by the survivor of a same-sex marriage…..
Update on U.S. Estate Tax Challenge Continue Reading »
Estate Litigation, Estate Planning