Michael Jackson Estate vs. IRS

Michael Jackson Estate vs. IRS

Having Fun with Death & Taxes by Having Fun with Death & Taxes

Episode notes

The IRS claimed Michael Jackson's estate owed $700 million in taxes and penalties . Conversely, the estate famously claimed his "Image and Likeness" was only worth $2,105 .

In this episode of Having Fun with Death & Taxes, Estate Planning Attorney Leslie Marenco and guest tax lawyer Francois Blanco break down the decade-long legal "shit show" that changed celebrity estate law and wealth preservation forever.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅The Date of Death Rule

✅The Foreseeability Trap

✅The "Smell Test"

✅Tax Efficiency Secrets

Don't let your legacy become a cautionary tale. Whether you are managing intellectual property or a local business, professional succession planning is the difference between a growing fortune and a government audit.

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TrustWillCelebrity EstateTaxesIRSIconPop CultureMichael Jackson