James Howells, a computer science analyst, is intensifying his efforts to recover a hard drive he accidentally discarded in 2013, which contains a Bitcoin wallet now worth approximately $800 million. After years of unsuccessful pleas to the Newport City Council…
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Growing Up Murdoch
In March 2024, James Murdoch found himself in a Manhattan law office, confronting the unraveling of his family ties. His father, Rupert Murdoch, had recently informed James and his sisters of a significant change: the family trust would be amended…
More Than 200 GOP Lawmakers Push To Eliminate Inheritance Tax
Republicans are mounting a full-court press to axe the federal inheritance tax as part of the package they’re preparing to extend President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. Rep. Randy Feenstra, an Iowa Republican, is leading more than 170 House Republicans who…
Happy Valentines Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! This Valentine’s Day, give your loved ones the ultimate gift—peace of mind. Update your will, review beneficiaries, and ensure your estate plan protects those who matter most. Wishing you and your loved ones a great weekend!
3 lessons for living well, from the dying
Many people, when facing the end of their lives, share a common regret: letting relationships fade. A hospice volunteer once noticed that patients often wished they had made more plans with friends or reached out to old companions instead of…
High-Net-Worth Clients Should Consider Gift Trusts By Year-End
To lock-in historically high gift and estate tax exemptions, which are set to expire at the end of 2025, high-net-worth individuals should consider establishing an optimized gift trust prior to year-end, advises a tax attorney at Frazer Ryan Goldberg &…
Wills, Trusts, and Estates in Focus, Second Edition — Just Released!
Wills, Trusts, and Estates in Focus, Second Edition by Naomi R. Cahn, George Washington University Law School, Alyssa DiRusso, Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, and Susan N. Gary, University of Oregon School of Law has just been released….
Article: The Supreme Court and the Law of Trusts and Charities
Jane Calderwood Norton (University of Auckland – Faculty of Law) recently published, The Supreme Court and the Law of Trusts and Charities, 2024. Provided below is an Abstract: This chapter looks closely at two trust law decisions arising from the…
Article: The Estate Tax and De/Valuing Postmortem Publicity Rights
Victoria J. Haneman (Creighton University – School of Law) recently published The Estate Tax and De/Valuing Postmortem Publicity Rights, 2025. Provided below is an Abstract: The postmortem right of publicity may be a lucrative but challenging asset to manage, and…
“If I’d said no to $80m, somebody would have committed me to a hospital!”: The rock superstar who made a fortune in tequila
Sammy Hagar, the rock legend and former Van Halen frontman, made $80 million in 2007—not from music, but from his tequila brand, Cabo Wabo. Initially hesitant to sell, he accepted an $80 million offer for an 80% stake, far surpassing…