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Foulger estate suing Paley Rothman for malpractice

May 1, 2017

Less than a year after the late Sidney W. Foulger’s family regained control of his estate and charitable foundation from his caretaker, his estate has filed a $25 million malpractice suit against his former lawyers. The estate alleges Bethesda-based Paley Rothman was negligent and breached …

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Lawyers Eye King of Pop’s Case for Estate Valuation Answers

March 1, 2017

Estate tax attorneys are hoping a U.S. Tax Court case involving the estate of Michael Jackson will clarify for other estates how to properly value a celebrity’s likeness at death for tax purposes. Read More

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Maryland High Court Affirms Tax Ruling on Tom Clancy’s Estate

August 24, 2016

Maryland’s high court sided with Tom Clancy’s widow Wednesday in a long-running tax fight, ruling all estate taxes on the best-selling author’s $86 million estate must be borne by his four adult children from a previous marriage. Read More

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Tom Clancy’s Widow Wins Legal Battle Over Taxes on $86 Million Estate

August 24, 2015

BALTIMORE – Tom Clancy’s widow has scored a legal victory in a long-running dispute over who should foot the hefty taxes on the best-selling author’s $86 million estate, which largely comes from a minority share of the Baltimore Orioles and includes a rare World War …

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