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3 Celebrity Estate Planning Slipups Clients Can Learn From

eMoney Advisor

That occasion marked an agreement with the IRS on a $156 million value on Prince’s real estate and recordings for the artist who died in April 2016—without a will. What can we learn from celebrity estate planning disasters like this? Such cautionary tales prove the value of proper planning. It turns out, plenty.

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Estate Planning in this Economic Climate

Park Place Financial

Estates Estate Planning in this Economic Climate Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. If you are in the middle of estate planning , consider the following strategies to develop a sound plan amidst widespread economic challenges. . Create a Trust . Charitable Remainder Unitrust .

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Adviser links: a fundamental misalignment

Abnormal Returns

(financial-planning.com) The biz What variables matter when it comes to RIA valuation. thinkadvisor.com) The latest in advisortech news from April including the SEC's scrutiny of tax-loss harvesting systems. kitces.com) Practice management Why succession planning is important to firm owners whether they plan to sell or not.

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Proposed Tax Law Changes Prompt Estate Planning Review

Brown Advisory

Proposed Tax Law Changes Prompt Estate Planning Review achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 06:00 A plan to maximize a family’s financial legacy usually saves the most tax by leveraging the longterm compounding of investments outside of the taxable estate.

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Proposed Tax Law Changes Prompt Estate Planning Review

Brown Advisory

Proposed Tax Law Changes Prompt Estate Planning Review. A plan to maximize a family’s financial legacy usually saves the most tax by leveraging the longterm compounding of investments outside of the taxable estate. Many trusts funded that year have grown outside of the grantor’s estate by 35% or more.

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Selling a Business? Brokers Share Tips on How to Maximize the Sale Price

Darrow Wealth Management

Make your business more sellable later by getting advice now Business brokers often recommend getting a valuation done years before expecting to sell the company. Your business advisory team may consist of: a business broker or M&A advisor, accounting and tax advisors, and transaction/M&A attorney.

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What to do After the Death of a Spouse

Darrow Wealth Management

In addition to making funeral arrangements and notifying family and friends, another priority is alerting your estate planning attorney and financial advisor. Asset Titling, Beneficiary Elections, and Probate The estate planning attorney is going to be critical here. But not everything needs to get done today.