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Iowa's inheritance tax is fully repealed, but pre-2025 estates still follow the old rules. Here's what beneficiaries and executors should know.... 01 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Iowa State Inheritance Tax Fully Repealed: What You Should Know

The 10-year rule for inherited IRAs means you have plenty of time to sort out what to do with your inheritance. Here's how the 10-year rule for inherited IRAs works... 29 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Understanding The 10-Year Rule for Inherited IRAs

Without the right legal documents, even your closest family member can’t access your accounts, talk to your doctors or make decisions on your behalf. Here are the five “Must-Have Documents” that protect your independence. 28 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Estate Planning Documents Suze Orman Says Single Women Need

This guide covers the legal rights of each sibling, the practical options available, what to do when negotiation fails, and how to protect your ownership interest throughout the process. 27 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

One Sibling Living in Inherited House: Legal Rights & Practical Options

Val Kilmer's AI resurrection in 'As Deep as the Grave' is Hollywood's first posthumous performance— and the ethical questions are just starting. Every estate that controls a deceased actor's likeness rights is now watching... 26 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Val Kilmer’s AI Resurrection: Legal, But… Not “Precedent-Proof”

An updated list of the best estate planning podcasts to listen to, in the US, curated by Million Podcasts... 21 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Top 10 Best Estate Planning Podcasts in the US

Estate planning becomes more complicated when assets, citizenship and tax rules extend beyond a single country. In this episode of Celebrity Estates, David Lenok speaks with Martin Behn about these challenges. 16 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Celebrity Estates Podcast: Cross-Border Planning Lessons

Dealing with the GSTT can be complex and confusing. With proper planning, the GST exemption provides opportunities to reduce or potentially eliminate the transfer taxes associated with gifting or passing money to younger generations. 12 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Understanding The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT)

Nearly 17 years after Michael's death, his daughter Paris has formally challenged the lawyers managing the estate. The dispute raises questions about transparency in managing one of the most profitable celebrity estates in entertainment history. 12 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Challenges Estate Executors

Family inheritance disputes carry the risk of creating permanent rifts among relatives. With timely legal intervention, family conflicts over inheritance can be effectively managed and resolved without causing irreparable damage to relationships. 11 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Resolving Family Inheritance Disputes: Tips & Guidance

It’s a common misconception that debt disappears when someone dies — but this isn’t usually the case, especially when inheriting a house with debt. While you may not be personally responsible for a decedent’s loans, the debt must still be addressed, or the house risks foreclosure. 11 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Inheriting a House with Debt: Understanding Your Options

With different countries enforcing varied intestacy rules, navigating these legal frameworks can be overwhelming... 10 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Beneficiary Rights, Curated Content

Inheritance Law: How Different Countries Handle Intestate Estates

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