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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of Warren Burger I hereby make and declare the following to be my last will and testament. 1. My executors will first pay all claims against my estate; 2. The remainder of my estate will be distributed as follows: one-third to my daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Burger Rose and two-thirds to my son, Wade A. Burger; 3.
Back to the Warren Burger estate planning matter. His last will and testament was personally typed and brief, very brief. Like one-page brief - only 176 words. Needless to say, a will of such brevity contained absolutely no estate tax planning for the $1.8 million Burger estate. Or, did it?
Sep 12, 2023 · Even brilliant legal minds, like the late Chief Justice Warren Burger, make mistakes when venturing outside their area of expertise. The case involving Burger, who died in 1995, serves as an important reminder that estate planning requires specific skills and an understanding of intricate legal provisions and tax implications.
Nov 5, 1995 · At an event celebrating the nation’s 200th birthday in 1976, Burger showed up in a reproduction of the flowing black robe worn by the first chief justice, John Jay, trimmed in scarlet. Burger ...
Chief Justice Warren Burger died in 1995 and after the terms of the will were uncovered, its terms incurred ridicule for his failure to save his heirs taxes. But the Chief had the last laugh. His lawyer responded that Burger's will, when given effect along with the terms of his previously deceased wife's will, created maximum tax savings.
The Dayton estate planning attorneys of Lovett & House can help you draft a will that will stand up against attacks and accomplish your goals and wishes. Contact our office by calling (937) 429-7730 to speak with an experienced probate lawyer. Former Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Warren Burger, left a short will that led to severe ...
Chief Justice Warren Burger died in 1995 and after the terms of the will were uncovered, its terms incurred ridicule for his failure to save his heirs taxes. But the Chief had the last laugh. His lawyer responded that Burger's will, when given effect along with the terms of his previously deceased wife's will, created maximum tax savings.
