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Under My Skin: Siblings Fight Over Tony Bennett’s Estate

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Tony Bennett will be remembered for his distinctive, smooth voice on songs like “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”. He launched his career in the 1950s during the rise of rock ‘n’ roll, a time when artists like Elvis Presley dominated the charts. Unlike these rock icons, Bennett chose to focus on sophisticated vocal artistry, in the tradition of crooners …

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The Murdoch Family Trust: When Irrevocable is Revocable

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Billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch established the Murdoch Family Trust in 1999, as a condition of his divorce from his second wife, Anna Murdoch Mann. The Trust ensures that the family’s 28.5% stake in News Corporation- which is valued at approximately $6 billion and includes Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post- be passed down equally …

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What are the responsibilities of a trustee?

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When establishing a trust, it is essential to choose the correct trustee to help manage it. A trustee is an individual or entity entrusted with managing and administering a trust according to its terms and the best interests of the beneficiaries.  The Role of a Trustee Selecting the Right Trustee Selecting a trustee is a critical decision in the estate …