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Estate Planning Attorneys Licensed in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska

A Hole in Hackman’s Plan

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Eugene Allen Hackman enjoyed a prolific acting career that spanned several decades. In a bizarre sequence of events, seemingly ripped from a movie script, his death raised questions and exposed some flaws in both his end-of-life planning and his Estate Plan. Gene’s final act didn’t result in a happy ending, but rather a tragic tale full of warnings to those who care to listen. Read on to learn more.    … [Read more...] about A Hole in Hackman’s Plan

The Big Lesson from Tony Bennett’s Embattled Estate and Troubled Trust

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When one child occupies a position of trust with a parent to the exclusion of other siblings, that causes friction.  Extending that position of power after death exacerbates that friction and may cause irreparable harm.  It seems that happened upon the death of beloved singer, Tony Bennett.  His daughters have sued their brother on two different occasions leveling some unflattering allegations.  Read on to learn more.   … [Read more...] about The Big Lesson from Tony Bennett’s Embattled Estate and Troubled Trust