by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 27, 2014 | Estate Planning
Some types of assets in your estate require that special plans be made to handle them after you pass away. These are assets that you cannot merely give away in a Will or trust. Many assets you have are easy to distribute after you pass away. For example, it is easy to...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 20, 2014 | Estate and Trust Administration, News and Current Events
When the owner of the Buffalo Bills passed away fans immediately wanted to know what provisions he made for his beloved NFL franchise. However, because of the way in which the estate plan was structured fans and the media are not able to find out what they want to...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 19, 2014 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
When Nelson Mandela passed away he left behind a large estate and several descendants. He also left behind an ex-wife who has challenged his will on the grounds that a piece of real estate should rightfully belong to her. Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife, Winnie...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 13, 2014 | Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning
Recent filings with the Surrogate’s Court in Manhattan (that’s probate court, for us non-New Yorkers) show that Lou Reed’s estate has already earned $20,379,169 (give or take a few bucks) since he passed away from liver disease on October 27, 2013, at the age of 71. ...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jul 17, 2012 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events, Tax Planning
Now that the health care law has been declared constitutional, the remaining provisions will be going into effect. One little known provision is a new 3.8% investment income surtax, also called the health care surtax or the Medicare tax, which will go into effect on...
