Tag Archives: Estate Tax

Business Succession Lesson from the Oakland Raiders

  The death of renegade owner Al Davis leaves the Raider Nation looking for future direction. A big question is how to pay estate taxes. Family owned businesses can learn from the Raiders’ challenges, even though most are not large … Continue reading






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Resolution: Keeping the Estate Plan Updated

“You can always amend a big plan, but you can never expand a little one. I don’t believe in little plans. I believe in plans big enough to meet a situation which we can’t possibly foresee now.” Harry S. Truman … Continue reading






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Senator Reid Signals Election Results Mean Lower Taxes

It comes as no surprise that the Republican gains on November 2 have created pressure for lower taxes.  Surviving Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is already waiving a white flag.  Having previously spoken out strongly in favor of increasing taxes, … Continue reading






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