Estate Administration

Jul 13, 2018
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Why You Need an Estate Attorney

When a loved one passes away, it is a good idea to get the assistance of an estate attorney, if for no other reason than to deal with all...

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Jun 25, 2018
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Michael Jackson Estate Sues Disney

The Michael Jackson estate has seen so much litigation that it should probably get bulk discounts for court and lawyer's fees. The latest...

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The Failure of James Brown's Estate Plan

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Mar 5, 2018
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The Failure of James Brown's Estate Plan

James Brown intended for his estate to give millions to poor children. However, he passed away 11 years ago, and the children have still...

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Feb 5, 2018
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Arthur Miller's Archives

A fight over the archives of the late author Arthur Miller pitted two deep-pocketed educational institutions against each other. Arthur...

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The Challenge of Compensating Shooter's Victims

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Jan 22, 2018
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The Challenge of Compensating Shooter's Victims

Despite his higher than average personal wealth, there are significant challenges to making sure that all of Stephen Paddock's victims...

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Nov 7, 2017
1 min

Jerry Garcia's Estate Difficulties

It is not always the best idea to name a close family member to be the executor of your estate. It can cause problems, as was the case...

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Bank Hit with $4 Billion in Punitive Damages

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Oct 24, 2017
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Bank Hit with $4 Billion in Punitive Damages

For its role in administering an estate, JPMorgan was sued for damages by the widow and two stepchildren. A jury awarded the plaintiffs...

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Jul 18, 2017
2 min

Exhuming Dali's Body

Salvador Dali was well known both for his eccentric art and his eccentric lifestyle. He was not known to have any children, but one...

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Jul 10, 2017
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Model's Estate Sues Chiropractor

One of the many tasks that the executor of an estate has, is to assess whether anyone owes the estate any money or could be determined to...

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Jun 21, 2017
2 min

Your Debt and Your Demise

It is not a secret that most Americans owe money to someone. The people of the U.S. are used to buying things on credit and, as a...

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Jun 15, 2017
2 min

Alan Thicke' Estate Growing Pains

Two of deceased actor Alan Thicke's sons have entered the probate case to settle their father's estate with a unique claim. The have...

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Jan 31, 2017
2 min

Suing Yourself on Behalf of an Estate

If a deceased person or the estate of that person has reasonable legal recourse against some other person or entity, then it is...

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Family Estate Disputes Not Just about Money in Torrance CA

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Jan 11, 2017
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Family Estate Disputes Not Just about Money in Torrance CA

Estate battles have been going on between siblings for as long as there have been estates and wealthy people who pass away. History books...

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When a Relative Is Missing in Torrance, CA

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Oct 12, 2016
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When a Relative Is Missing in Torrance, CA

You might have seen a television documentary or a movie about someone who disappears. With hundreds of channels in need of content the...

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Locating Old Retirement Accounts in Torrance, CA

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Oct 10, 2016
1 min

Locating Old Retirement Accounts in Torrance, CA

When pension plans first became a popular benefit in the U.S. it was normal for people to stay employed by the same company throughout...

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Aug 9, 2016
2 min

Probate & Trust/Estate Administration in Torrance, CA

Probate & Estate Administration Probate and estate administration procedures are never described with any of the following terms:...

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Jun 28, 2016
2 min

Bruce Wasserstein Estate Battle

T The full details of the Bruce Wasserstein estate battle are lurid and somewhat difficult to follow. It is alleged that in 2007...

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Jun 1, 2016
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Trustee Still Seeks Madoff Funds

Both of the sons of convicted Ponzi scheme felon Bernie Madoff have passed away. One committed suicide and the other passed away from...

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Apr 28, 2016
2 min

More Controversy for Harper Lee Estate

The last couple of years of Harper Lee's life were full of controversy for many of the author's fans. The novelist had stated many times...

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Former House Speaker's Possessions Went to Auction

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Apr 7, 2016
1 min

Former House Speaker's Possessions Went to Auction

Jim Wright spent 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and eventually served as the Speaker of the House. He resigned in 1989...

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