Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Sarah J. Wentz on her selection to The Hollywood Reporter’s Troubleshooters list.
Dubbed “the top 35 lawyers for death, divorce and other disasters,” Wentz is among the power lawyers identified for handling some of the most challenging matters on behalf of Hollywood’s elite.
Noted by THR as “fiercely protective of iconic artists and the intellectual property they create,” Wentz looks at estate planning for artists and creators as a way for them to craft a lasting legacy and plan their financial future. Her thorough strategy helps artists structure their rights as performers and songwriters in a way that will minimize the taxes levied on their loved ones inheriting the estate. A major complexity in estate planning for artists is the future worth of their rights, royalties, likeness and image, which must be taken into consideration. Wentz approaches planning for these unknowns with a business mindset, enabling her to find a tax strategy for clients so their estate won’t be taxed at an unrealistic value for future revenue streams.