Michael’s Estate Estimated at More Than $100 Million

Several of George Michael’s godchildren are expected to receive large inheritances. The estate of George Michael, who passed away on Christmas Day, is beginning to come to light, according to the Daily Mail in “George Michael’s £100M fortune ‘will go to his Godchildren’: Offspring of his celebrity friends could inherit tens of millions EACH after…

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Trump Taking Office Is Likely to Result in Medicare Changes

Changes in Medicare are likely under President Trump’s administration but the changes could turn out to be positive. While many are concerned that President Trump’s choice of U.S. Rep. Tom Price as Secretary of Health and Human Services would create massive changes for Medicare recipients, there are also opportunities for positive changes, according to NJ.com…

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Will Wealth Concentration Fears Impact Estate Tax Debate?

A new study in the United Kingdom provides insight into new thinking about the social justice of estate, inheritance or “death” taxes. Income inequality and wealth concentration are more than just media headlines describing the latest protest movement. These terms are seemingly everywhere today: from the work of economist Thomas Pikkety, to the Occupy Wall…

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Is It Time to Review Your Estate Plan?

Estate planning is a lifetime process. Changes in the law, your finances or family circumstances mean that it’s time for a review. Whenever you have a significant change in your life circumstances, you should come back in and review your estate plan. Remember, estate planning is not a once-and-done transaction, but a lifetime process. However,…

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Another Celebrity Estate Fight Brewing?

Boxer Muhammad Ali’s family may be the next ones in the estate fight ring. Muhammad Ali, who passed away last year after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease, has been frequently dubbed “the greatest fighter of all time.” While Ali can no longer fight, his family still can and it appears they are going to,…

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Business in Ghana Will Customize Your Coffin

A coffin no longer has to have a basic rectangular shape. The standard rectangular coffin no longer has to be the norm due to the focus of a business in Ghana, according to the Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog in “The First Family of Custom Coffins.” A family in Ghana is in the business…

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