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...
by Charles Ticker | Jan 27, 2017 | dividing estate, dividing family heirlooms, eldercare, estate litigation, succession planning
Elderly widow facing eviction in dispute with son A recent story from Worcestershire, England describes the difficulties an elderly widow is having with her son. The dispute involves a £2 million farmhouse, a barn, and several acres of land. Ms. Margaret Davies is 91...
by Charles Ticker | Jan 27, 2017 | dividing estate, dividing family heirlooms, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning
Tom Clancy estate dispute ends in favour of his widow Thomas Leo Clancy , Jr. (April 12, 1947 – October 1, 2013) known as Tom Clancy, was a world famous novelist and author. Some of his greatest works include: The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games, and the Sum of...
by Charles Ticker | Jan 20, 2017 | dividing estate, dividing family heirlooms, estate litigation, succession planning, undue influence, will challenge
Blended family dispute involving £18 million estate is turning hostile A recent story about a matter before the London High Court illustrates some of the estate planning difficulties a blended family may encounter. The dispute involves the estate of Richard Thornton,...
by Charles Ticker | Jan 10, 2017 | elder abuse, estate litigation, financial elder abuse, fraud, succession planning, will challenge
Will fraud results in jail sentence for former tribual judge A recent story from Nottingham, England is a shocking story of will fraud and power of attorney abuse by a former tribunal Judge. According to the original story, the perpetrators are former solicitor and...
by Charles Ticker | Jan 5, 2017 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation, fraud, powers of attorney, succession planning
Financial elder abuse suspected in case involving British Columbia millionaire I recently found a story from B.C. that illustrates the potential for financial elder abuse by close family members. The story is about Mr. Pete Stoopnikoff, a 92 year-old, self-made...
