Tagged: financial planning

…Even celebrities need to plan ahead. This is what George Lucas, the creator of the ‘Star Wars’ films series, has been working on lately. Lucas has decided to sell his company, LucasFilm, to Disney for $4.05 billion in cash and stock. Many financial experts believe that the 68-year-old Lucas was purposely making an estate planning move when he decided to sell his company.

…There are various aspects to consider when estate planning. One of these factors may require considering the tax implications of planning an estate. This is especially pertinent to some people, since previous cuts to the estate tax are set to expire at the end of this year if Congress does not act to extend them.

…Estate planning sometimes follows the loss of a loved one, adding to the difficulty in making important decisions. When there are governmental delays in sending out required estate tax forms, it essentially puts the state of estates in limbo. Such is the case for a Florida woman, who is confronting the necessary estate tax planning for the multi-million dollar estate of her late husband.