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June 14, 2025

ASSISTED LIVING: THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

Over the past several years, owners of nursing homes have seen a steady decline in the occupancy rates of their facilities. There are a number...
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June 14, 2025

ASSESSING BUSINESS RISKS

Business insurance and risk management programs are designed to help reduce and control costs. In assessing the risk exposures particular to your business, consider what...
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June 14, 2025

Ashes to Ashes: How David Bowie’s Estate Plan Missed a Beat

Music icon, David Bowie, lost his battle with liver cancer on January 20, 2016, at the age of 69 in Manhattan, New York City. His...
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June 14, 2025

ARETHA FRANKLIN: THE QUEEN NEXT DOOR

The “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin, died in her Detroit home, August 16th, 2018. She was 76 and had been battling pancreatic cancer. The world...
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June 14, 2025

ARETHA FRANKLIN DIED WITHOUT A WILL AND NOW HER $80 MILLION ESTATE IS IN PROBATE COURT

When legendary singer Aretha Franklin died of advanced pancreatic cancer at age 76, she did not have a will or trust, according to documents filed...
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June 14, 2025

ARE YOU ON FIRM FINANCIAL FOOTING, “PERSONALLY” SPEAKING?

As a busy executive or business owner, your personal financial and estate planning needs may be different from other individuals. Your current compensation package probably...
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June 14, 2025

APPRAISING YOUR APPRAISER

An appraiser assigns value to your property and potentially minimizes your exposure to certain risks, such as tax penalties. An inaccurate appraisal could hinder your...
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June 14, 2025

KEEPING APPRAISED

If you thought you could never put a price on the antique clock your grandparents gave you, think again. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), your...
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June 14, 2025

ANSWERS TO COMMON ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONS

Q. Why do I need a will? A. A will is formal legal document directing the settlement of your estate that provides for the distributions...
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June 14, 2025

AMY WINEHOUSE: BACK TO BLACK

Amy Winehouse was a multi-talented English singer and songwriter. Her deep expressive vocals and eclectic mix of musical genres set her apart in the music...
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