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How Did Olivia Newton-John Plan Her Estate?

Olivia Newton-John Estate Planning

Olivia Newton-John would have celebrated her 74th birthday on September 26. The Cambridge-born star earned millions for her efforts in music and entertainment, and a staggering final act of charity saw Newton-John’s family splitting their inheritance with her charities.

Are You Ready for 2026?

Estate Tax Planning

Because once 2026 arrives, many of the tax adjustments that were part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are expected to expire.

Why are Trusts a Good Idea?

Trust Planning

Whether you are trying to protect your assets from possible creditors, prevent young heirs from spending their inheritance or minimize estate taxes, there is likely a trust for you.

What Jackie Kennedy Knew about CLATs and Estate Planning

Jackie Kennedy Sunglasses CLAT planning

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis will long be known for many superlative distinctions: an internationally beloved former first lady of the United States, one of the most influential contributors to the restoration and preservation of the White House and a peerless cultural icon.

Are Trusts a Useful Tool?

Trusts a perfect tool

One type of trust, the qualified perpetual trust, can be used to pass assets down to your beneficiaries, decade after decade.

How to Plan in a Time of Uncertainty

Uncertainty News

Pandemics, inflation, rising interest rates, war in the Ukraine—uncertain times indeed! And yet, in the world of estate planning, almost every change in the zeitgeist offers its own suite of planning opportunities and applicable techniques.

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