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Estate taxes, also known as inheritance or death taxes, are taxes on an individual's right to transfer property at death.

Estate Planning for Musicians and Protecting Your Legacy Off the Stage

Offit Kurman on 8/6/2025

For musicians, estate planning is not just about deciding who inherits guitar collections or song royalties. It is about protecting your artistic legacy, ensuring your intellectual property is handled according to your...more

Legal-Ease: What Happens to Assets If I Do No Estate Planning at All?

Foster Swift Collins & Smith on 2/7/2025

Dear Jonathan: Based on my research, I feel like I’m pretty well versed in what I am supposed to do when it comes to creating an estate plan for myself. Everything I have read says that I should have a will, powers of...more

Starting a Difficult but Important Discussion

Rivkin Radler LLP on 1/24/2025

Looking for a way to stop family arguments over politics? Well, who isn’t. A quick way to derail a familial political scuffle: Quietly announce that you want to talk about your will. The silence should be automatic. It’s...more

Weathering the Storm: How to Get Your Affairs in Order

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 11/12/2024

In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence in 2018, I wrote this article to help individuals and families navigate the legal and financial issues that often follow a devastating storm. I remember the incredible outpouring of...more

Guide to Reviewing Your Estate Plan

Husch Blackwell LLP on 3/20/2024

Because so many things can change with time, we recommend that our clients review their estate plans every three to five years and update plans as needed. These periodic reviews help to ensure that your affairs are in order,...more

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