The Sibling Fight
A blog by Charles B. Ticker on various estate stories
David Bowie utilized shrewd estate planning
David Bowie passing reveals a clever and innovative estate plan David Robert Jones also known as David Bowie (January 8, 1947 - January 10, 2016) was a world-renown songwriter, record producer, and singer. His music has spanned many generations and...
Mental Capacity a major factor in dispute over vast estate
Mental capacity must be a primary consideration when succession planning takes place I found a recent story in an online publication from Australia that shows the role mental capacity can play in an estate dispute. The story is about the estate of...
Michael Jackson estate subject of dispute
Michael Jackson estate is the subject of estate litigation The estate of the late Michael Jackson is currently the subject of a lawsuit related to an incomplete film about the musician. It stems from a deal made by Michael Jackson and movie...
Ian Wooldridge construction tycoon estate dispute between stepmom and stepson
Ian Wooldridge estate dispute intensifies as widow seeks a larger portion of estate A recent estate dispute from Britain illustrates some of the conflicts that may arise among family members in blended family situations . The dispute stems from the...
Estate of man killed by police officer subject of nasty dispute
Estate of man killed by police officer subject of nasty dispute Samuel DuBose, an unarmed black man, was shot and killed by officer Ray Tensing during a traffic stop on July 19, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since then, Ray Tensing has been indicted on...
Dispute over estate may follow death of “Lemmy” Ian Fraser Kilmister
Death of legendary rocker may be followed by a dispute over his estate Ian Fraser Kilmister (December 24, 1945 – December 28, 2015) was the founder and lead singer of the British band Motorhead. Also known as "Lemmy", he passed away at age 70 after...
Unconscionable bargain alleged in dispute over family business
An unconscionable bargain alleged to have taken place in inheriting plastics company A recent story from New Zealand published in the New Zealand Herald Online is a classic example of a sibling dispute . It has dragged for over 10 years. Ray and...
Carolyn England estate dispute caused by codicil amending her will
Carolyn England family dispute illustrates the dangers of last minute will changes A recent story on CBC News Online about a family in Northwest Territories reminds us of the dangers of late life, last minute will changes. The story is about the...