Tag Archives: Estate Tax

Business Succession Lesson from the Oakland Raiders

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Roger Billings

  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

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Roger Billings

“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

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Roger Billings

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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