by Charles Ticker | Sep 25, 2017 | estate administration, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning, will challenge
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....
by Charles Ticker | Sep 8, 2017 | dividing estate, estate administration, estate law, succession planning
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...
by Charles Ticker | Jul 20, 2017 | dividing estate, estate administration, estate law, estate litigation
Prince estate deal with Universal Music Group rescinded Carver County District Judge Kevin Eide has rescinded a $31 million dollar deal between Universal Music Group and the Prince estate.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...
by Charles Ticker | Jul 20, 2017 | dividing estate, estate administration, estate law, fraud, will challenge
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...
by Charles Ticker | Apr 7, 2017 | estate administration, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning, testamentary capacity
Undue influence found in case involving gifting of two cars before death A recent decision from the Indiana Court of Appeals outlines the approach courts in that state take when it comes to undue influence. The full decision is found here. The matter was originally...
by Charles Ticker | Mar 10, 2017 | dividing estate, estate administration, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning
Muhammad Ali’s family may be heading toward estate dispute After Muhammad Ali passed away on June 3, 2016, several news sources reported that his estate may become the subject of a dispute. Although few details have surfaced since his passing, a recent story...
