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News & Analysis as of May 25, 2013

Section 2704 Tackles Estate For A Claims Court Loss

by Charles (Chuck) Rubin on 3/5/2012

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A company formed to operate an NFL franchise runs afoul of Section 2704 at the death of its principal stockholder. While the estate put forth some creative arguments to elude the grasp of Section 2704,...more

Authentication Board to Death by Lawsuits

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 11/9/2011

The recent news that the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. will dissolve in early 2012 brings the role of authentication boards in the art world to the fore once again. The Board, which has been charged with...more

Protecting An Artist's Legacy Through Estate Planing, Probate and Post-Death Administratin Part 2

by Tamera Bennett on 10/7/2010

Part 2 of 2: In the US alone, thousands of copyright creators and/or copyright owners die each year. How many of these folks create a comprehensive estate plan, or even a basic will or simple trust? The goal of estate...more

Protecting An Artist's Legacy Through Estate Planing, Probate and Post-Death Administratin Part 1

by Tamera Bennett on 10/7/2010

Part 1 of 2: In the US alone, thousands of copyright creators and/or copyright owners die each year. How many of these folks create a comprehensive estate plan, or even a basic will or simple trust? The goal of estate...more

THE BOSS’S ENDURING EMPIRE: Analyzing Estate Tax Consequences of George Steinbrenner's Passing

by Joy Hodge on 7/14/2010

The death of George Steinbrenner on July 13, 2010 serves as an interesting study into the effect of the temporary repeal of the federal estate tax – and the failure of Congress to correct the problem before the end of 2009. ...more

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