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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- Mar 5, 2018
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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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- Jan 22, 2018
- 1 min
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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- Oct 24, 2017
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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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- Jan 11, 2017
- 2 min
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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- Oct 12, 2016
- 1 min
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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- 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
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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
- 1 min
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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- 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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