Category Archives: Estate Planning
Legal Battle over Robin Williams’ Estate
In August of 2014, Robin Williams passed away in his northern California home at the age of 63. … [...]
Guardianship Litigation Can Be Challenging, But Sometimes It Is Necessary
Many people have their struggles with how they are going to help an aging family member or an… [...]
When your children aren’t receiving equal inheritance: Advice on soothing feelings and reducing the risk of estate litigation
As you work on your estate planning, one of the decisions you may make is to leave unequal… [...]
Questions of probate privacy raised in the Harold Simmons case
After Texan billionaire Harold Simmons recently passed away, his widow filed to seal documents related to the probate… [...]
Trust Litigation Issue: Considering the Use of Mandatory Arbitration Clauses
Trust litigation battles can not only be expensive and time-consuming; they may also lead to lasting damage in relationships… [...]
Estate Of Famous Modern Artist Loses Fraud Lawsuit
Alexander Calder was a modern artist best know for popularizing mobiles as artwork (you can see examples of… [...]
Update: Warhol Portrait Of Fawcett, Contested In Will Dispute, Goes to Ryan O’Neal
In an earlier post, we talked about an estate battle between the University of Texas and actor Ryan… [...]
Robin Thicke, Estate of Marvin Gaye Tussle Over ‘Blurred Lines’
Robin Thicke’s tremendous hit “Blurred Lines” has prompted all kinds of controversy, from the scandalously provocative music video… [...]
Should I Include a “No Contest’ Clause in My Will?
Many people worry about disgruntled relatives challenging their will after their death. As a method of discouraging this behavior and… [...]
Can a Death Certificate Be Changed?
A potential client called asking how to change his recently deceased wife’s death certificate. He had been told… [...]
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