by Charles Ticker | Sep 15, 2015 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation, mediation, probate, succession planning, will challenge
Jimi Hendrix estate dispute settles before trial James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was one of the most influential and revolutionary musicians ever. Considered by many to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time,...
by Charles Ticker | Jun 16, 2015 | eldercare, estate law, estate litigation, testamentary capacity, will challenge
Family dispute of Tom Benson and the issue of competence Thomas Milton “Tom” Benson is the billionaire owner of the New Orleans Saints (football) and the New Orleans Pelicans (basketball) teams. He is a world-famous and vastly successful businessman and...
by Charles Ticker | Jun 16, 2015 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning, will challenge
Daughters of B.B. King allege his assets were mismanaged by his long-time business manager LaVerne Toney The legendary American Blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Riley B. King (also known as B.B. King) passed away on May 14, 2015. He was born on September 16,...
by Charles Ticker | Jan 10, 2014 | estate law, estate litigation, proprietary estoppel, will challenge
In the past I have blogged about the doctrine of proprietary estoppel in the context of an estate dispute over ownership of a farm (See Breakfast with Gus). The Ontario Court of Appeal in Schwark Estate v. Cutting 2010 ONCA 61 summarized the law of proprietary...
by Charles Ticker | Aug 2, 2013 | eldercare, estate law, estate litigation, powers of attorney, will challenge
In the past, I have blogged and spoken about the duties of an attorney (substitute decision maker) acting under a power of attorney. I am consulted on a regular basis by family members of incapable persons who have concerns or complaints concerning the failure of an...
by Charles Ticker | Mar 15, 2013 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation, mediation, will challenge
I have written on this blog of several estate disputes involving celebrities. A recent case is yet another example of controversy that often results after a celebrity’s passing. James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul” died in Atlanta, Georgia on Christmas Day in 2006. He...
