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In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to distinguish between wishful thinking and realistic market values, ensuring every item is priced to sell while maximizing returns. 20 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Assets & Interests

How to Value Antiques and Collectibles for Estate Sales

The legal dispute between Danny Bennett, the eldest son of Tony Bennett, and his sisters, Antonia and Johanna Bennett, has intensified in court. 16 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Tony Bennett’s Kids in Legal Battle: Estate & Trust Dispute

This guide explores how to manage and distribute valuable collections during estate settlement, including legal considerations, valuation techniques, and strategies for avoiding conflicts. 09 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
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Valuable Collections During Estate Settlement: Handle with Care

"Selling Superman" is a 4-part documentary that explores a 40-year family secret involving a collection of comic books, including a highly valued Superman #1 comic worth over $3.5 million.  16 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Dramatized Content, Unique Assets & Interests

Selling Superman | 4-Part Documentary | 2024

Whether it’s rare stamps, vintage cars, or limited-edition action figures... when it comes to passing these treasures on to your heirs, collectibles present several unique challenges in estate planning. 23 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Assets & Interests

An Inheritance Lawyer’s Guide to Estate Planning for Collectibles

This 3-step guide will explain what to do with an inherited coin collection and go over all your best options. 03 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Assets & Interests

Inherited a Coin Collection? Here’s What to Do Next…

Owning and ultimately gifting art and collectibles brings unique challenges to its current owners and potential inheritors. Consulting with estate planning professionals, who specialize in these non-traditional assets, is very important. 19 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Assets & Interests

Art & Collectibles: Unique Challenges for Owners and Inheritors

Estate planning with collectibles can be challenging, but it's also an opportunity to share the stories and values of your cherished items with future generations. By taking the right steps, you can ensure that your collection is appreciated and preserved long after you're gone. 22 Mar
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A Tricky Planning Puzzle: Including Collectibles in Your Estate

Given the many considerations that come with passing down or inheriting a collection, it's wise to plan well in advance— particularly for rare or especially valuable assets. 08 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Assets & Interests

Key Steps & Planning Considerations for Rare Collectibles

Do you own a valuable piece of art, an antique car or rare Pokémon card? Here are some expert insights, from RBC Wealth Management, on how to work antiques and other valuable collectibles into your estate plan... 01 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Assets & Interests

How to Work Antiques & Collectibles into Your Estate Plan

Whether you collect vintage, antique, or classic cars— it is crucial to have asset protection and estate planning in place to keep these treasured and iconic assets protected and in the family. 14 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
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Estate Planning: Should You Keep Your Classic Cars in a Trust?

If you have a rare or unusual collection, you need to ensure that it's properly accounted for before you pass away. The most failsafe way of doing this is to include your collection in your estate plan. Working with the right appraiser is key! 06 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Assets & Interests

Unusual Collectibles: Working with the Right Appraiser is Key

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