Download or read book Dead Celebrities Lessons in Estate Planning written by Jeanne M. Kerkstra and published by Marie St. Jean Publishing, Limited. This book was released on 2016-09-29 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an attorney-Certified Public Accountant for more years than I care to admit, I have had the pleasure of working with clients who have the strangest estate planning needs. But nobody out does them more than celebrities. Celebrities are not gluttons for punishment. They are just like us. They delay taking much needed action. Why? Because life gets in the way. However, when things go wrong, it happens in a big way for celebrities. We are going to learn what makes a good estate plan from the lessons of dead celebrities. Read about Prince, Health Ledger, Tom Clancy, David Bowie and so many more!
Download or read book Celebrities Lessons in Estate Planning written by Jeanne Kerkstra and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an attorney-Certified Public Accountant for more years than I care to admit, I have had the pleasure of working with clients who have the strangest estate planning needs. But nobody out does them more than celebrities. Celebrities are not gluttons for punishment. They are just like us. They delay taking much needed action. Why? Because life gets in the way. However, when things go wrong, it happens in a big way for celebrities. We are going to learn what makes a good estate plan from the lessons of celebrities. Read about Prince, Heath Ledger, Tom Clancy, David Bowie and so many more.
Download or read book Stop Procrastinating about Estate Planning written by Natalie Johnson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to successfully execute estate planning by learning the different mistakes that celebrities made in their own estate plan. Every case of celebrity mistake discussed in this ebook also carries an important estate planning lesson you can use. Please be mindful that the sooner you make an estate plan, the better. Procrastinating in estate planning should be avoided. Each chapter of this book focuses on an estate planning error of different celebrities and well-known individuals. There are stories that will teach you about dying without a will, not updating a will and naming the appropriate guardian for your children. There is also a chapter that will guide you through estate taxes and probate court.
Download or read book AARP Probate Wars of the Rich and Famous written by Russell J. Fishkind and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AARP Digital Editions offer you practical tips, proven solutions, and expert guidance. Surrogate Court dockets are filled with cases involving family members fighting over the assets and intentions of a deceased parent or spouse. Probate Wars of the Rich & Famous: An Insider’s Guide to Estate Planning and Probate Litigation tracks the estate litigation cases of Anna Nicole Smith, Brooke Astor, Michael Jackson, Nina Wang, Jerry Garcia and Leona Helmsley and identifies the five universal factors that caused such disputes. Each chapter provides estate planning insights designed to help individuals plan their estates without causing litigation. If, however, probate litigation cannot be avoided, the book also provides invaluable lessons about undue influence claims, how to remove a fiduciary, demanding an estate accounting and claims seeking to set aside lifetime transfers that undermined the decedents intentions. Few - if any – estate planning books utilize colorful celebrity accounts to provide meaningful insights and actionable advice.
Download or read book Celebrity Estate Plans Gone Bad written by Joseph J. Dadich and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN STRATEGIES EVERY RESPONSIBLE WOMAN NEEDS Let me show you the ropes with our unique strategy only located in our never-before-released 15 year history '15 Critical Point Assessment for your Estate Plan'. > Stop greedy step-kids in their tracks from stealing your assets when a spouse dies; > Responsible Women Prevent Emotional and Financial Turmoil when a Loved One Dies with our 'Casanova Clause'; > Prevent emotional turmoil when a spouse dies; > 3 Myths of Estate Planning and why Michael Jackson's Estate Plan failed; > 3 Part system to keep your children from inheriting your debt when you die (if your house is over mortgage this will shock you) > Why your attorney's Will is not enough to protect your children: > 5 Critical emergency planning Documents every family needs > 6 Secret Steps to empower women and prevent emotional and financial turmoil when a loved one dies; > Critical steps if you are not married - Lessons Learned from Farraw Faucett's Death; > Why Heath Ledger's daughter lost her inheritance (and then got it back); > How Anna Nicole Smith's Kids Estate Plan Mistakes could have been prevented and what you can do immediately to not let your loved ones suffer; > Caregiver loses out on inheritance - what you can do to prevent this; > Siblings come to rescue before Alzheimer's sets in - how you can prevent costly probate fees; > Why a Will is not enough to keep the State or Unwanted family members from raising your kids when you pass on; > The secret to leaving your children a legacy of assets that can't be taken away if your child is sued or gets divorced in the future. This is a cutting edge strategy and most attorneys are not up to speed on and it can save your family heartache and pain! > Just released 'Access to Medical Records 24/7' system; Don't let a loved one die just because you didn't have IMMEDIATE access to your most important medical documents. > Why more than 72% of Families have ZERO Emergency Estate planning > How an Evil Sister stole more than $478,877 of Mom's estate from a 64 yr old divorced woman, on a breathing machine - living with a daughter - and Mom had a Will > Why Heath Ledger and Anna Nicole Smith's Estate Plan Mistakes could have been prevented and what you can do immediately to not let your loved ones suffer; > And much more
Download or read book Every Californian s Guide To Estate Planning written by Liza W. Hanks and published by Nolo. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This one-of-a-kind guide covers everything from wills and living trusts to tax-saving strategies and issues that are unique to people who call California home.
Download or read book Every Californian s Guide To Estate Planning written by Liza W. Hanks and published by Nolo. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can find estate planning books that focus on reducing taxes, and basic books that explain the necessary documents in simple terms, but no book deals with the complex issues that many Californians face when putting their estate plans together: Prop 13: keeping low property tax rates in the family Understanding community property and how it affects your plan Trump’s tax law: What’s effect on estate planning? international issues (such as people who want to make gifts to family members living abroad, non-citizen spouses, or naming international guardians) and blended and non-traditional families.
Download or read book Estate Planning 101 written by Vicki Cook and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the ins and outs of planning your own or your loved one’s last wishes with this easy-to-understand guide to estate planning. No one likes to talk about death, but being prepared for any unexpected tragedy can help your loved ones navigate your loss more easily in the long run. From creating your advanced medical directives to designating your beneficiaries, estate planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are no longer around. With Estate Planning 101, you can get your affairs in order before any unfortunate incident occurs. This easy-to-understand guide comes with detailed information on what needs to be done to protect your estate. With information on creating a living will, minimizing estate taxes, choosing an executor, and more, you will be prepared for the future, no matter what it brings. Estate Planning 101 offers you step-by-step instructions and checklists to keep you organized for whatever life throws your way.
Download or read book Estate Planning Is Dead written by Reed Scott and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death and taxes are what most people are planning for in traditional estate plans, but this type of planning does nothing to protect your family from the things that are actually destroying America's wealth and health. Learn why modern estate planning is more about asset protection than ever before. With this book you'll discover how to protect: * Your assets from devastating healthcare costs! * Your estate from changes in the tax law! * Yourself and your spouse from predators! * Your family from remarriages and divorces! * Your grandchildren from losing their inheritance!
Download or read book Estate Planning For Dummies written by N. Brian Caverly and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning for your family's future made easy! If you’re like most people, you want to be sure that, once you’ve passed on, no more of your property and money will be lost to the government than is absolutely necessary. You want to know that you’ll be leaving your heirs your assets and not your debts. You want to be absolutely certain that your will is ship-shape, your insurance policies are structured properly, and that every conceivable hole in your estate plan has been filled. And most of all, you’d like to do all of this without driving yourself crazy trying to make sense of the complicated jargon, jumble of paperwork, and welter of state and federal laws involved in the estate planning process. Written by two estate planning pros, this simple, easy-to-use guide takes the pain out of planning for your ultimate financial future. In plain English, the authors walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to: Put your estate into order Minimize estate taxes Write a proper will Deal with probate Set up trusts Make sure your insurance policies are structured properly Plan for special situations, like becoming incompetent and pet care Craft a solid estate plan and keep it up-to-date Don’t leave the final disposition of your estate up to chance and the whims of bureaucrats. Estate Planning For Dummies gives you the complete lowdown on: Figuring out what you're really worth Mastering the basics of wills and probate Using will substitutes and dodging probate taxes Setting up protective trusts, charitable trusts, living trusts and more Making sense of state and federal inheritance taxes Avoiding the generation skipping transfer tax Minimizing all your estate-related taxes Estate planning for family businesses Creating a comprehensive estate plan Straightforward, reader-friendly, easy-to-use, Estate Planning For Dummies is the ultimate guide to planning your family’s future.
Download or read book We The People s Guide to Estate Planning written by Ira Distenfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-04-29 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WE THE PEOPLE No lawyers. Save money. We The People is America's largest legal document services company. Dedicated to helping every American avoid the high cost of legal fees, We The People gives you the information you need to handle your own legal filings quickly, easily, and inexpensively. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have already liberated themselves from the tyranny of attorneys' fees--and now you can too! We The People's Guide to Estate Planning makes planning for your future as painless as possible--all without the added hassle of hiring a lawyer. This practical, nuts-and-bolts guide covers all the basics of do-it-yourself estate planning, and covers everything you need to know about living trusts, wills, probate, and estate taxes. Extra resources--a glossary of estate planning terminology; a section on frequently asked questions; samples of effective living trusts and a last will and testament; as well as worksheets and essential information on how to settle an estate--make this the best resource available for this important step in planning for the future. You'll have all the information you need to understand the legal language of a will or living trust and learn how to seek state-specific laws and customs so you can tailor your plans accordingly. In addition, you can download sample documents from which you can create your own. Inside, you'll learn all the basics and more: * Whether you need a living trust, a will, or both * Creating a valid last will and testament * Designating a successor trustee or executor to an estate * Deciding who gets what--and making sure they do * Setting up a living trust and funding it with assets * Understanding durable power of attorney documents and living wills * Tax-saving tips that help you leave more for your beneficiaries * Getting to know (in plain English) the legal language of your will or living trust * Where to download sample documents * Settling an estate with or without a valid will or living trust It's important to take care of the ones you love after you're gone. But if your estate planning isn't done clearly, precisely, and legally, you could end up creating more problems for your survivors than you solve. Do it right, do it inexpensively, and do it yourself--with We The People's Guide to Estate Planning.
Download or read book Trial and Heirs written by Andrew W. Mayoras and published by Rj Communications. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEWLY UPDATED 2ND EDITION! The highly-publicized estate battles of celebrities cast a bright spotlight on the importance of having the proper estate planning. You'll have a front row seat in the courtroom while Trial and Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights! replays the "tabloid drama" and points out what went wrong in these riveting cases. Legacy Expert Attorneys Andrew W. Mayoras and Danielle B. Mayoras are your guides - with research and court records in one hand, and juicy celebrity stories in the other. These include Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Princess Di, Anna Nicole Smith, Heath Ledger, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra, Martin Luther King Jr., Brooke Astor, Rosa Parks... and many others! This easy-to-follow guide is complete with Tips to Avoid a Family Fight and Ideas to Spark Family Discussion. The tips alone could save you thousands (or more!) in legal fees. Discover how to steer clear of the same celebrity estate "errors" as you protect yourself and your "heirs."
Download or read book Every Californian s Guide to Estate Planning written by Liza W. Hanks and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estate planning books often fall into two categories: Those that are overwhelming and full of jargon, focusing on strategies to avoid taxes, or those that provide a general overview of wills, trusts, and estate planning tools and issues at a basic level. Every Californian's Guide to Estate Planning is different: It focuses on estate planning issues that are unique to people who call California home.
Download or read book Every Californian s Guide to Estate Planning written by Liza W. Hanks and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2018 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estate planning books often fall into two categories: Those that are overwhelming and full of jargon, focusing on strategies to avoid taxes, or those that provide a general overview of wills, trusts, and estate planning tools and issues at a basic level. Every Californian's Guide to Estate Planning is different: It focuses on estate planning issues that are unique to people who call California home. California is different from almost anywhere else, people come from all over the world to live here, less than 25% of our families fit the traditional model, property is subject to community property rules, and our property tax rates are kept low until a property changes hands. No other estate planning book on the market addresses international issues, how to plan for blended families, how and why community property matters in an estate plan, or how to pass low property taxes on to your children. Written by an estate planning attorney with more than 15 years of experience, complex issues are explained in clear and concise language with lots of examples based on real life stories.
Download or read book New York Elder Law written by David Goldfarb and published by LexisNexis. This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wills of the Rich and Famous written by Herbert E. Nass and published by Robson Books Limited. This book was released on 1991 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Blooper Episodes in Estate Planning and Elder Law written by Debbie J. Papay and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, imaginary TV show plots are used to explain real mistakes by real people, as culled from the experience of attorneys and financial advisors. Learn what to do and what not to do for your own estate planning, as well as for that of your parents and adult children.
