*There are 22 Ed Sheeran song references in this blog. How many can you find?* The key to winning any court case? Sing. You’ll make the judge swoon. If you are acting as the executor for the estate of an artist, intellectual property is likely your most valuable asset. Some estates of famous musicians use copyright infringement lawsuits as a means of generating income long after the artist’s death. The….
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UncategorizedConcert tickets are a horrible Christmas gift. The concert is a year away. They’re expensive, so the gift receiver is bound to feel guilty. You gave me a pair of tickets, are you implying that I have to take you? Cause now I’m thinking you like this singer more than I do. How can a gift giver make this even more awkward? How about tickets to a concert headlined by….
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UncategorizedBetty White was one of those rare celebrities that everyone loved. Working in the estate industry, we can’t help but talk about the wills of the rich and famous. You would be surprised to know about the planning considerations that have come up with Betty’s estimated $75 million dollar estate. Golden girl? More like multi-platinum…. One of Betty’s greatest legacies is helping animals through advocacy, volunteering and making generous donations…..
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In the NewsThanksgiving 2020 is a time for gratitude and togetherness. It’s a time for us to reflect on the craziness of these past 8 months and to appreciate the things that we have. For others, it’s a time to gather your family around and tell them all the ways they have disappointed you over the past year. I may be confusing that last part with Seinfeld’s Festivus episode, but you can….
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Uncategorized, WillsStill in isolation, still feeling random… 1. There’s no way that this post is going to be as good as my first one 2. One day holograph wills are going to be replaced by hologram wills 3. Once we’re all back in the office, it’s going to feel like the first day of school after summer break. Wow! You guys got tall! 4. Why….
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UncategorizedI hope everyone is managing well and staying safe. Here are some random thoughts in isolation: 1. Some provinces are now allowing the virtual witnessing of wills. In related news, Estate lawyers are now the new tech support 2. Until now, I bet you didn’t realize how many corporate mailing lists you subscribe to 3. Are estate planning lawyers less busy now? One thing’s for sure, with so many people….
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