Ep 54 – James Brown: Philanthropy After Death With Robert Strauss

In this episode, David Lenok, senior editor at WealthManagement.com, is joined by Robert Strauss,  shareholder and director of Weinstock Manion, specializing in guiding high net worth families, business owners, and real estate developers through the complex process of estate and wealth transfer planning. Today’s celebrity example is the estate of legendary musician and American icon James Brown, including the fifteen years it took to settle his relatively simple estate. David and Robert discuss how charitable giving can help you avoid drawn out settlements after your death. David and Robert discuss: The importance of defining the clients’ wishes for their estate after they pass Charitable giving before vs. after death How family and legal dynamics can change after you are gone How charitable gains are taxed And more Connect With Robert Strauss: Robert Strauss Weinstock Manion Connect With David Lenok: [email protected] WealthManagement.com About Our Guest: As a Partner at Weinstock Manion, I specialize in guiding high-networth families, business owners and real estate developers through the complex process of estate and wealth transfer planning. With an extensive background as a transactional attorney, I am able to effectively advise owners of businesses and real estate regarding business succession plans and pre-liquidity event wealth transfer plans. Further, I bring a creative and customized approach to all estate matters in order to reduce estate taxes, achieve liability and creditor protection and, if desired, incorporate charitable giving and life insurance planning.