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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the... more +
Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Going Once, Going Twice…(but who’s it going to? And what’s it worth?)

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Host Warren K. Racusin, Chair of Lowenstein's Trusts & Estates practice, invites Meghan M. Federman and Joanne Mournet, President at DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers, to cover how estate planning for art and valuables differs...more

J.S. Held

The Essential Role of Qualified Personal Property Appraisers in Estate and Donation Valuations

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When purchasing an expensive engagement ring, one would not seek the expertise of a real estate agent. Similarly, when an estate requires an appraisal, it is crucial to engage the appropriate expert for high value personal...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

What’s My Collection Worth? Proper Estate Planning is Important When Accounting for Works of Art

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If you possess paintings, sculptures or other art pieces, they may represent a significant portion of your estate. Thus, these assets must be properly accounted for in your estate plan....more

Offit Kurman

Not Hiring a Qualified Appraiser and Realizing the True Value of Art and Collectibles

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For federal estate and gift tax purposes, transfers are valued at the “fair market value” of the asset on the date of transfer. One of the more common estate tax audit issues is the failure to properly report the value of...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Executor Mishandling the Estate? Watch for These Warning Signs:

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When it comes to handling your loved one’s estate, the executor has a series of important duties and responsibilities. If you suspect an executor is mishandling their responsibilities or mismanaging estate assets, you can...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Gifting Business Interests Before Selling the Business? Think Valuation

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Counting the Days?- We are 302 days away from the national mid-term elections, to be held November 8, 2022, yet the first full week of the new year has already highlighted some of the economic issues with which the...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

[Webinar] The Art of Planning for Valuable Collections - January 21st, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm PT

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Join us for a discussion of estate and philanthropic planning for art and other valuable collections. Topics to be covered include: - Collection ownership and management to protect the value of the collection (document,...more

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

Conserve Your Land, Preserve Your Estate: The Conservation Easement as a Land Use, Tax & Estate Planning Tool

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We have all been told at one point or another that we simply “can’t have it all.” But for owners of recreational or agricultural land who desire to preserve the land, pass it down to their descendants as a legacy property,...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Estate planning for personal property: Why you should sweat the small stuff

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When planning their estates, most people focus on major assets, such as business interests, real estate, investments and retirement plans. But it’s also important to “sweat the small stuff” — tangible personal property. This...more

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