by Charles Ticker | Jan 5, 2016 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning, testamentary capacity, will challenge
Redstone estate may be subjected to will challenge from magnate’s ex-girlfriend Sumner Redstone (born May 27, 1923) is an American billionaire and media magnate. Some of the assets owned and/or controlled by him or his family include the National Amusements...
by Charles Ticker | Dec 14, 2015 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning
Morgan Freeman involved in an estate dispute after his step-granddaughter is murdered The highly successful and popular actor Morgan Freeman is involved in an estate dispute to ensure the assets of his murdered step-granddaughter’s estate do not end up with her...
by Charles Ticker | Dec 9, 2015 | dividing estate, eldercare, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning, testamentary capacity, will challenge
Lawyer who drafted will for his client received majority of $17 million estate I recently found an unusual story in the Detroit Free Press, Lansing Bureau. Mark Papazian, a lawyer, drafted estate documentation for a client, Robert Mardigian. A will and trust left...
by Charles Ticker | Nov 16, 2015 | dividing estate, dividing family heirlooms, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning
Second marriage estate planning can lead to significant conflicts among family members A recent story in the New Zealand Herald reveals some of the estate planning challenges that can arise following a second marriage. It involves the allocation of funds in the estate...
by Charles Ticker | Nov 11, 2015 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation, fraud, succession planning, will challenge
A last minute will can result in many problems for the estate A recent story published in the Topeka Capital Journal (cjonline.com) illustrates the dangers of last minute will changes. The full story can be found here. The story is about a Kansas man named Earl O....
