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Not Discussing Collections with Heirs

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A collection may hold deep personal significance for a client but may not carry the same sentimental or financial value for their heirs. It is essential to encourage clients to have open conversations with their heirs, as...more

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Not Properly Insuring a Collection

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Accidents happen—whether a piece of artwork or a collectible is damaged in shipping, affected by fire or water or even knocked over by Steve Wynn’s elbow. Having the right insurance in place can help mitigate financial losses...more

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Not Maintaining an Up-to-Date Inventory of Art and Collectibles for Estate Planning

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A well-organized inventory is essential for effectively managing and planning the distribution of collectibles, including art. Clients may struggle to track their assets without an inventory, making future distribution and...more

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The Hidden Cost of Failing to Plan

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Art and collectibles, while beautiful and culturally significant, can pose significant estate planning challenges. At the time of death, these assets are subject to estate taxes based on their fair market value. Without...more

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The Artful Trustee: Practical Tips for Holding Artwork in Trust Structures

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Acquiring artworks, antiques, and other collectibles is a common pastime of private clients, for reasons that can vary greatly from profit-making to maintaining cultural ties, or simply as a general reflection of their...more

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Additional Compliance for the Art World

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Individuals, trusts and companies buying or selling art via UK galleries and auction houses will now be subject to the same customer due diligence checks as those opening bank accounts in the UK. What has changed? The...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Insight on Estate Planning - April/May 2016

Have you addressed elderly parents in your estate plan? Typically, an estate plan includes accommodations for your spouse, children, grandchildren and even future generations. But some members of the family can be...more

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