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SuperBowl Champ's Final Pass Incomplete
This article examines the life and death of Jack Kent Cooke and his $1.3 billion estate. It tells the tale of his expensive, drawn out probate and what could have been done to achieve a better result.
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Katharine Hepburn's Private Life and Public Death
Katharine Hepburn was a legend of stage and screen whose career spanned several decades. Hepburn's best-known films included (1933), The
Philadelphia Story (1940), (1951), (1967), and (1981). She and her films were a reflection of American society, from early innocence to the stresses of
the civil rights movement to issues on aging. Katharine Hepburn, a private and
independent woman, forged a path for gender equality and in so doing became a role model for millions of Americans.
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Safeguarding Originals Is Critical
In this electronic age of copy machines, fax machines, and scanners we often lose sight of the distinction between an original document and one that has been copied, faxed, or scanned. However, at times, especially in estate planning, there is no substitute for an original
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Get an Estate Plan - Not an Estate Scam
Estate planning is an important part of life. In fact, it is central to who we are as people. In planning for our future, we must analyze who we are, what our goals are, and whom we wish to help in this world. It makes us aware of our own mortality, but also the impact we can make in the world. A qualified estate planning attorney can help you with this important and intimate process — accomplishing your goals in the best, most tax efficient manner.
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The Hottest Trick in Estate Planning, Thanks Wal-Mart!
There is a little known estate planning technique that wealthy clients are lining up to hear about. It works well in a low interest rate environment, especially when stocks are down in value. It is called a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust or "GRAT."
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