by Charles Ticker | Oct 18, 2019 | dividing estate, estate administration, succession planning, testamentary capacity, undue influence
Two oldest Bowlen daughters are challenging the validity of the Bowlen Trust A recent story online outlines the latest developments in the Bowlen family dispute. Patrick Dennis Bowlen was born on February 18, 1944 and died on June 13, 2019. He was the billionaire...
by Charles Ticker | Oct 4, 2019 | dividing estate, estate administration, estate litigation, succession planning, testamentary capacity, will challenge
The 1953 Trust created by Epstein and named the main beneficiary of Epstein’s Will could be challenged in Court Jeffrey Epstein died on August 10, 2019. His death was ruled a suicide. At the time of his death, he was facing various federal charges in the United...
by Charles Ticker | Apr 5, 2019 | dividing estate, dividing family heirlooms, estate administration, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning, testamentary capacity, undue influence, will challenge
Frequency of will challenges likely to increase with time A recent online article outlines some of the reasons why will challenges occur frequently in Britain. According to this story, a recent poll revealed that almost half of the population of the UK does not trust...
by Charles Ticker | Dec 1, 2017 | caregivers, elder abuse, eldercare, estate law, estate litigation, financial elder abuse, fraud, succession planning, testamentary capacity, undue influence, will challenge
Caregiver accused of influencing loses court battle A recent story I found online from Auckland, New Zealand is an example of the kind of scenario that is becoming more common as our population ages. The story involves a fight between a caregiver, an elderly man she...
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...
