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 | Sep 3, 2017 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning
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,...
by Charles Ticker | Jun 2, 2017 | succession planning, testamentary capacity, undue influence, will challenge
Widow maintains latest will reflects the testator’s wishes A recent story about a will challenge before Central London County Court illustrates some of the dangers of late life will changes. The testator’s widow, Ailsa Williamson Powell, was feuding with...
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 | Apr 7, 2017 | dividing estate, dividing family heirlooms, estate litigation, fraud, power of attorney abuse, powers of attorney, succession planning
Susan Van Note found not guilty in murder of father and his girlfriend A jury has found Susan Van Note not guilty in the 2010 murders of her millionaire father, William Van Note, and his girlfriend, Sharon Dickson. A recent story found here summarizes the case and...
