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Jerry Lewis left children out of his will A recent story online confirms that Jerry Lewis, the famous comedian, actor, and producer, excluded his six oldest children from his Will. Jerry Lewis passed away on August 20, 2017 at the age of 91. He died as a result of cardiac disease and peripheral vascular disease….Read More »
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Estate dispute results in $2.3 million in administrative and legal expenses A recent story about an estate dispute currently before a Northampton County Court in Pennsylvania is a reminder of the massive legal costs the parties involved in estate litigation can incur. The subject dispute stems from the estates of Peter Karoly and his wife,…Read More »
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Thicke estate dispute involves prenuptial agreement A recent story online outlines the latest developments in the Alan Thicke estate dispute. The Canadian actor and star of the TV show Growing Pains passed away on December 13, 2016 in Burbank, California. He was playing ice hockey with his son when he collapsed. He died due to…Read More »
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Singapore’s prime minister involved in a dispute against siblings A recent story online confirms that the feud between Singapore’s prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, and his siblings is heating up. Mr. Loong is the eldest son of Singapore’s founder, Lee Kuan Yew, who governed for over three decades. Mr. Yew passed away on March 23,…Read More »
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Elder abuse caught on hidden camera A recent story online is a horrific example of the kind of elder abuse some seniors may face in the final years of their lives. The video shows an 89-year-old man, Georges Karam being punched repeatedly by a personal support worker. The incident took place at Garry J. Armstrong…Read More »
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Prince estate deal with Universal Music Group rescinded Carver County District Judge Kevin Eide has rescinded a $31 million dollar deal between Universal Music Group and the Prince estate. According to a recent story, a large portion of Universal’s deal with the Prince estate was nullified after it was revealed that the agreement would not…Read More »
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Holograph Will handwritten by Dallas Cade deals with $30 million estate A recent story serves as an interesting example of an estate dispute based on a handwritten will. The deceased testator is Bra Boys member Cade Dallas. The Bra Boys are a gang centered on surf culture and founded in Maroubra in Sydney, New South Wales….Read More »
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Caregivers face serious allegations for treatment of elderly man A recent article illustrates some of the dangers faced by elderly individuals in Canada. Christos Vloyiannitis was a Greek immigrant who passed away on May 19, 2013 at the age of 78. He was married to his wife Marjorie who predeceased him. He and his wife moved…Read More »
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Court decision in Dare Foods rejects heiress’ claim to oppression remedy A recent story online discusses the dispute between Dare Foods heiress Carolyn Dare-Wilfred and her brothers, Bryan Dare and Graham Dare. Dare Foods dates back almost 120 years to when Charles Doerr started making biscuits in his neighborhood grocery store. His grandson, Carl Dare took…Read More »
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Prince’s six siblings will share in $200 million estate Prince passed away on April 21, 2016 due to an overdose from the powerful drug Fentanyl. He died without a will and he did not have any children. As a result, under Minnesota law his siblings were next in line to be named heirs to his…Read More »
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