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Informationen zum Autor Herbert E. Nass (New York, NY) runs the Herbert E. Nass & Associates law firm, which?represents numerous celebrities involved in performing and visual arts and professional sports. Having specialized in legal matters involving Wills, Estates, and Trusts for almost 25 years, Nass has been listed as one of the top 100 attorneys practicing in this field (Worth magazine 2005, 2006). Klappentext Business & Economics/Personal Finance PRAISE FOR THE 101 BIGGEST ESTATE P PLANNING MISTAKES " The 101 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes is an invaluable guide for all taxpayers as well as their professional advisors. Every individual in 2009, whether they are subject to estate tax or not, needs to review their estate and financial plan. Learning from the mistakes of others is the best road map as to what not to do!" --Sidney Kess, tax expert, Chairman, Tax Hotline "Herb Nass has written a valuable primer telling both lawyers and laypersons, in a witty and clear style, the numerous mistakes to avoid in estate planning." --William D. Zabel, Senior Partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP "Herb Nass is not only a fine writer with a keen knowledge of the fine points of law, but he is also something of a literary good Samaritan. He has previously taught us all about wills. Now he solves the problem every person faces--what, when, and how to leave everything behind after that final exit, and how to avoid mistakes when doing it." --Rex Reed, The New York Observer Trust and estate lawyer to the stars Herbert Nass offers essential guidance on setting up an estate plan and avoiding many of the common pitfalls In The 101 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes , author Herbert Nass, an estate planner for some of today's most famous celebrities, offers an entertaining look at what not to do when setting up an estate plan or administering an estate. By examining the mistakes made by some of the most well-known celebrities--from Bob Marley to John F. Kennedy Sr. and Jr.--this book will guide you in creating a successful estate plan and help you avoid many of the common pitfalls associated with the process. Zusammenfassung A trust and estate lawyer to the stars offers an engaging look at how to avoid numerous estate planning mistakes In The 101 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes! author Herbert Nass! an estate planner for some of today's most famous celebrities! offers an entertaining look at what not to do when setting up an estate plan! or administering an estate. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xv Acknowledgments xxi Chapter 1 The Single Biggest Mistake Is Not Planning for the One Certainty in Life Death 1 Mistake #1: No Estate Planning Whatsoever 3 Mistake #2: Out-of-Date Wills 14 Mistake #3: Losing Your Will 17 Mistake #4: Do-It-Yourselfers and Handwritten Wills 19 Mistake #5: Not Signing Your Will Because You Physically Can't 24 Mistake #6: Not Properly Executing Documents 32 Mistake #7: The Best-Laid (Estate) Plans 35 Mistake #8: Dying Intestate, or Without a Will 42 Chapter 2 Mistakes Involving Tangible Personal Property 45 Mistake #9: Nemo Dat Quo Non Habet (Latin for "He Who Has Not Cannot Give") 46 Mistake #10: Not Properly Documenting the Delivery and Completion of a Gift 49 Mistake #11: Selling Valuable Tangible Personal Property Too Close to Death 51 Mistake #12: Bequeathing Tangible Personal Property That You Do Not Own 54 Mistake #13: Mentioning Too Many Details in Your Will 56 Mistake #14: Not Including Any Details in Your Will 60 Mistake #15: Not Providing Properly for the Care of Your Pets After Your Death 64 Mistake #16: Leaving Too Much Money for Your Pets After Your Death 66 Mistake #17: Giving the Same Tangible Personal Property Item to...
