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Anderson Cooper will have to Learn to Live with the Family Curse

In our last newsletter, I discussed the wide spread speculation that fashion icon, Gloria Vanderbilt, would leave her entire legacy to charity and effectively disinherit

Will Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency be Stonewalled by the U.S. Tax Code?

Not long ago, Facebook announced the impending launch of a new currency, the Libra. The news ignited a firestorm of debate among politicians, economists, tech

7 Processes to Complete With Your Parents Before They Die

In a recent Facebook post “Processes to go through with your parents before they die,” Daniel Schmachtenberger, founder of the Critical Path Institute, outlined seven

Seniors and Their Families Should Be Wary of Reverse Mortgages—Part 2

In the first part of this series, we discussed the dangers of reverse mortgages for senior homeowners. Here, we’ll look at how these complex loans

Who Will Inherit Fashion Icon Gloria Vanderbilt’s Fortune?

Gloria Vanderbilt, railroad heiress and fashion icon of her own right, passed away last week at the age of 95. Though her Will has not

Seniors and Their Families Should Be Wary of Reverse Mortgages

If you’ve watched TV lately, you’ve likely seen ads touting the benefits of reverse mortgages. The spots typically feature famous actors like Henry “Fonzie”

The Real Cost To Your Family: Relying On A Will Alone

This is the second in an ongoing series of our articles discussing the true costs and consequences of failed estate planning. The series highlights

Children of the “French Elvis” Win Rights to Inheritance Using Instagram

The estate of French rock star Johnny Hallyday has been tangled in an international court battle ever since his death in 2017. But a recent

Uber in International Tax Trouble Over Transfer-Pricing Policies

The popular multinational ridesharing company Uber is in trouble again, and this time, it is thanks to state, federal, and foreign tax authorities. Uber’s large

Avoid These 2 Common Causes For Dispute Over Your Estate Plan—Part 2

Avoid These 2 Common Causes For Dispute Over Your Estate Plan—Part 2 In the first part of this series, we discussed one of the most

Avoid These 2 Common Causes For Dispute Over Your Estate Plan—Part 1

Avoid These 2 Common Causes For Dispute Over Your Estate Plan—Part 1 No matter how well you think you know your loved ones, it’s impossible

Aretha Franklin’s Will Found Under Couch

As if the estate of the late Queen of Soul did not have enough issues—millions owed in back taxes, a hefty estate tax, a special

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