The Sibling Fight
A blog by Charles B. Ticker on various estate stories
Oz family involved in an estate dispute
Dr. Oz is involved in litigation with his sister with respect to their late father’s properties in New York According to a recent online story found here celebrity doctor Mehment Oz also known as Dr. Oz is involved in a dispute with his sister,...
Sherman Estate matter before the Supreme Court
Sherman Estate fight to seal wills and inheritance information I recently read a story online on the latest developments involving the estates of Barry and Honey Sherman. The Toronto billionaires were found dead at their Toronto mansion on December...
Litigants Must Comply with Court Ordered Timelines During COVID-19
I recently read the decision in Lima v. Ventura (Estate of), 2020 ONSC 3278, a case heard by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in writing on May 27, 2020. The decision of the Honourable Justice Emery affirms previously established principles...
Reid v. Reid 2020 NSCA 32
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal provides detailed unjust enrichment analysis I recently read the decision in Reid v. Reid, 2020 NSCA 32, a case heard by the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal on January 22, 2020. This is an appeal from a lower Court decision...
Disney inheritance dispute over $200 million dollars
Walt Disney's grandson has been involved in a lengthy legal battle over his inheritance I recently found an interesting online story involving the estate of Walt Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966). Walt and his wife, Lillian Bounds had...
Elderly couple from Idaho victims of abuse
Abuse of elderly couple was perpetrated by their caregiver I recently read an online story about an elderly couple from Ada County, Idaho who were abused by a caregiver who worked for them for seven years. According to the story, Sherri L. Watring...
Wrongful death lawsuits by Prince’s heirs discontinued
Wrongful death litigation against former doctor and hospital recently dismissed I have previously written about Prince's death and the litigation involving his estate that followed. More on these stories here. Prince died on April 21, 2016 at the...
Family of Bing Crosby was involved in dispute
Family of the most successful performer of "White Christmas" was involved in estate dispute I recently read a story online about Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977), the singer behind the popular song "White Christmas". The song was...