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The Richest Cat in the World

Karl Lagerfeld, creative director of fashion houses Chanel, Fendi and his eponymous line, passed away in Paris, France on February 19th at the age of 85.

Could an IRA Trust Benefit Your Family?

Unlike most of your assets, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) do not pass to your family through a will. Instead, upon your death, your IRA will

Overlooking This Basic Part of Your Estate Plan Can Be Tragic

The recent death of the CEO of QuadrigaCX, a major cryptocurrency exchange in Canada, demonstrates a basic, yet often-overlooked, tenet of effective estate planning: In

Tax Benefits of Investing in Opportunity Zones

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, P.L. 115-97, created a very attractive tax incentive for real estate investors. It created Qualified Opportunity Zones (“QOZ”) to

Even the President Needs a Great Estate Plan

In honor of Presidents’ Day, it seemed most fitting to feature two of our most famous presidents and their estate plans (or lack thereof): George

Reclaim Your Role as Your Child’s Primary Influence—Part 2

In the first part of this series, we discussed how today’s children are increasingly influenced more by their peers than their parents. In today’s society,

Reclaim Your Role as Your Child’s Primary Influence—Part 1

Have you ever felt that the unbreakable bond you once had with your children is seriously eroding? It can feel as if the very

It’s Settled: CBS and Viacom Chairman Had Capacity

Last week, a Los Angeles judge ruled that 95-year old media magnate Sumner Redstone had the requisite mental capacity to amend his trust back in

Don’t Let Your Elderly Parents Become Victims of the Grandparent Scam

Imagine this… You are an elderly grandparent who lives alone. You get a call in the middle of the night from your college-aged granddaughter. She’s

Offshore Tax Evasion: What is Willfulness?

With the new tax season starting next Monday, taxpayers are getting ready to file their tax returns on time and may see the impact of

No Will, No Way: Another Important Celebrity Estate Planning Lesson

By now, I am sure you have grown accustom to hearing about celebrity faux pas when it comes to estate planning. The latest celebrity in

Pet Trusts Offer Protection for Your Furry Family

If you’re an animal lover and have a pet of your own, you likely consider your pet to be a member of the family. And

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