Estate Plans
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…
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…
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…
Wills are Suddenly Important in China
An ongoing crisis with wills and estate plans plagues China. A particularly difficult estate planning issue in China was reported recently by USA Today in “Chinese don’t have wills — and now it’s a big problem.” Not too long ago,…
You May Be Surprised by the Impact of Inheritance
Received an inheritance? It may create more problems than it solves. A person or family could actually end up with less wealth after an inheritance, according to Chase News & Stories reports in “How to make sure your inheritance is…
Top Life Events that Should Prompt You to Think About an Estate Planning Review
So you’ve got your will written and your plans in place do you? You’ve taken the proper steps to make sure that your family and your estate is protected should the unexpected happen or for when the inevitable actually occurs?…
