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RMO LLP Continues Texas Growth; Adds Matthew Bourque to lead new Dallas office

National estate litigation law firm, RMO LLP, announced today the opening of its Dallas, Texas office. The office will be led by Matthew Bourque, expanding the firm’s laser focus on estate disputes across the Lone Star State. An exacting litigator, Bourque brings years of experience representing heirs, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, creditors, and other interested parties in […]

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“She’s Laughing Up at Us from Hell:” What Lessons About Estate Planning We Can Take from Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero

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By Scott E. Rahn and Meagan A. Paisley In 2006, Taylor Swift burst onto the music scene with her breakout country single, Tim McGraw. Nearly 20 years, 10 albums, and 51 million record sales later[1], she has become a household name. Taylor Swift is also no stranger to the legal field. From her sexual assault

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The Abuse of Anti-SLAPP Motions in Probate and Civil Matters

Probate Law, Probate Litigation

Litigants are still finding new applications for California’s powerful (and sometimes infamous) anti-SLAPP statute in civil matters, and as evidenced by the recently resolved Starr v. Ashbrook, probate courts are no exception. The case revolved around a contentious estate battle between the children of a 90-year-old Laguna Beach man and his girlfriend and trustee. The

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When Probate Meets the Prenup

Probate Law

Premarital agreements increasingly have become commonplace in modern marriages. A 2022 poll by Harris Insights & Analytics found that 15 percent of married respondents reported having a premarital agreement, up from 3 percent in 2010.

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Do You Pay Taxes on Inherited Art?

Inheritance

Inheriting a valuable piece of art can feel like a fantastic gift. But if you’ve recently inherited a loved one’s art collection, you may be wondering what happens when it comes to taxes. In general, you will not have to pay taxes on art you inherit from a loved one. However, if you sell the

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Can You Inherit a Family Business?

Inheritance, Probate Law, Trust Administration

It is possible to inherit a family business. In fact, family businesses are often passed down from generation to generation through a will, a business succession plan, or other estate planning mechanisms. However, the specific process and requirements for inheriting a family business can vary depending on the laws of the jurisdiction in which the

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RMO LLP Continues Texas Growth; Adds Matthew Bourque to lead new Dallas office

“She’s Laughing Up at Us from Hell:” What Lessons About Estate Planning We Can Take from Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero

The Abuse of Anti-SLAPP Motions in Probate and Civil Matters

When Probate Meets the Prenup

Do You Pay Taxes on Inherited Art?

Can You Inherit a Family Business?

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