Football, Fumbled Estate Planning, and a $45 Million Tax Bill

An image of the words "fumbling" written on a white brick wall, to illustrate a plannedgiving.com post on a football family's fumbled estate planning.

If you’ve ever wondered just how important good estate planning is, take a look at this terrifying tale of high-net-worth horror about a family that lost $45 million—nearly half their estate’s value—to federal taxes. The worst part? The massive tax loss could have easily been prevented with some foresight, planning, and expert advice.