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Should You Be a Trustee?
July 10th, 2015
It is fairly easy to find online advice about who to appoint to be a trustee. However, there is comparatively little advice for those chosen concerning whether or not they should accept the position. Some things to consider are below. If a friend or…
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Debate over the Fate of Bobbi Kristina Brown
July 1st, 2015
There has been much media speculation about the debate in Bobbi Kristina Brown's family over whether or not to remove her from life support. The debate has been framed as a moral and religious one, but what might really be driving it is somethin…
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Visitors Center at “The Breakers” Causes Feud
June 29th, 2015
When nonprofit organizations assume ownership of historical estates conflicts often arise between the nonprofits and the descendants of those who used to live at the estate. This is the case with a current feud over the Vanderbilts' estate. The…
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Robin Williams' Estate Still Disputed
June 9th, 2015
The battle between Robin Williams' widow and his children has been resolved on some issues. However, one issue remains that must be decided by a court. In the days after Robin Williams' suicide, it appeared that he had appropriately…
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Australia's Richest Woman Loses Control of Family Trust
June 8th, 2015
Gina Rinehart is the wealthiest person in Australia. However, it appears that greed might have cost her control of a family trust worth billions. Gina Rinehart controls one of the largest iron ore mining companies in the world. She was also in…
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Dispute over John Adams' Trust?
May 29th, 2015
Charitable trusts can continue for as long as there are assets in the trust and the trust is still able to carry out its mission. A trust created by President John Adams is still operating and there might be a dispute over control of it. In 18…
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Robert Ellsworth’s Will Now under Contest
May 27th, 2015
When art collector Robert Ellsworth passed away, initial reports about his will centered on the $50,000 a piece he bequeathed to two waitresses who work at a bar he frequented. However, now Ellsworth’s longtime boyfriend is contesting the wi…
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Sumner Redstone's Succession Plan
May 19th, 2015
Sumner Redstone might not be a household number, but he is one of the most important media moguls in the United States. Redstone controls approximately 80 percent of the voting stock in CBS and Viacom. Because of that many people are in…
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Business and Avoiding Probate Problems
May 14th, 2015
Small and family business owners have heard many nightmares about similar businesses that have had problems with probate. Many of the stories are true. However, with careful planning most of the problems associated with probate can be avoided.…
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Fight over Robin Williams' Estate
February 13th, 2015
In the immediate aftermath of Robin Williams' death it appeared that his estate had been well-planned and no arguments over it were expected. However, it now seems that a battle is brewing in court. After the suicide of Robin Williams, th…
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