But then more lawyers would have less income.

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Submitted by Lyle (United States), Oct 21, 2010 15:17

The estate tax does represent a large source of income for lawyers, along with the entire probate system which is far far too complex. It's a private estate tax, that you can pay now with trusts or the like or pay later thru probate. For example if you own land in a state other than the one you live in you get to pay a lawyer in that state to open a probate case for the land in the state where it is located. If we want to go after the estate tax, let's also go after the private estate tax (legal fees often based on a percentage of the estate).


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⇒ But then more lawyers would have less income. [111 words]LyleOct 21, 2010 15:17
Wouldn't it be simpler is a pretty weak argument for anything [108 words]benOct 21, 2010 15:06

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