Almost anyone could deal with a sticky lawsuit at some point, but the stakes are typically higher and garner a lot more attention when you’re a celebrity. You might have followed some high-profile celebrity lawsuit disasters before, from divorce and
Probate & Estate Planning
Understanding the Prevalence of Lawsuits in Modern America
As a high-net-worth individual, your wealth is at risk. Americans file lawsuits for seemingly endless reasons. Understanding the prevalence of lawsuits in modern America can help you put this concern into perspective so you can begin protecting your wealth today.…
Beyond Money: The Emotional and Psychological Cost of Lawsuits
Lawsuits can disrupt your life. Whether someone sues you or you take legal action against another party, a legal process drains your time, money, and mental resources.
Many people disregard the emotional and psychological cost of lawsuits. However, it’s important…
Gonzaga seeks Visiting Assistant Professor for Wills & Trusts
The following announcement is from The Faculty Lounge and was brought to my attention by Adam Hirsch: GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, in Spokane, WA seeks applicants for up to three full-time Visiting Assistant Professors. This position is a 9-month,…
Article: On the Macroeconomics and Distributional Effects of Federal Estate Tax Reforms in the United States
Pieter Van Rymenant (Ghent University), Freddy Heylen (Ghent University), and Dirk Van de Gaer (Ghent University) recently published, On the Macroeconomic and Distributional Effects of Federal Estate Tax Reforms in the United States, December 2023. Provided below is an Abstract:…
Stratus Life Insurance Case Study: Now Is The Time
Last year, we interacted with a potential client who was interested in using our Independent Life Insurance Policy Review service, but he didn’t have the urgency to move forward just then. Almost a year passed before he felt ready to…
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children, imperiling IVF
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled last week that frozen embryos are legally considered people, holding those accountable for the destruction of embryos. This landmark decision is considered a victory by anti-abortion activists, which may have significant consequences for reproductive rights,…
Here’s What’s Raising Red Flags With IRS Auditors In 2024
The IRS intensifies scrutiny on high-net-worth taxpayers, prompting advisors to emphasize the importance of watching for audit triggers during the current filing season. Increased audit notices requesting detailed records and explanations are observed by CPA firms, indicating higher audit probabilities…
Undue Influence Claims Fail Because Supported by “Mere Speculations”
In re Estate of Seto, 2024 WL 537811 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. February 12, 2024)
This case involved an assortment of claims between siblings as to undue influence and other impropriety in both a lifetime transfer of real estate and…
Article: A Critical Analysis of the Law of Death, Marriage and Wealth
Alyssa A. DiRusso (ACTEC Academic Fellow, Professor of Law at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University) recently published, A Critical Analysis of the Law of Death, Marriage, and Wealth, ACTEC Law Journal, VOLUME 49, Number 1, Fall 2023 (pub…