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Legal Battle over Robin Williams’ Estate
In August of 2014, Robin Williams passed away in his northern California home at the age of 63. … [...]
Trust Litigation for Undue Influence: Dealing with Coersion of Kids on a Parent
Trust litigation can be a challenging process when it involves family members attempting to gain a trust without… [...]
How Should You Prepare For Your Meeting With A Potential Probate Attorney?
The death of someone you love is always a difficult and painful time in your life. Through all… [...]
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… [...]
High-profile case highlights the difficulties of trust litigation
Managing a trust is a serious responsibility. The trustee needs to understand the intentions of the individual who… [...]
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