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 | Nov 27, 2017 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation
John Steinbeck estate dispute dates back to 1983 A recent story online confirms that the decades-long battle involving the estate of the late John Steinbeck continues. The dispute was between Waverly Scott Kaffaga, and one of John’s sons, Thom, his wife Gail...
by Charles Ticker | Nov 15, 2017 | dividing estate, dividing family heirlooms, estate law, succession planning
Jerry Lewis left children out of his will A recent story online confirms that Jerry Lewis, the famous comedian, actor, and producer, excluded his six oldest children from his Will. Jerry Lewis passed away on August 20, 2017 at the age of 91. He died as a result of...
by Charles Ticker | Sep 25, 2017 | estate administration, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning, will challenge
Estate dispute results in $2.3 million in administrative and legal expenses A recent story about an estate dispute currently before a Northampton County Court in Pennsylvania is a reminder of the massive legal costs the parties involved in estate litigation can incur....
by Charles Ticker | Sep 8, 2017 | dividing estate, estate administration, estate law, succession planning
Thicke estate dispute involves prenuptial agreement A recent story online outlines the latest developments in the Alan Thicke estate dispute. The Canadian actor and star of the TV show Growing Pains passed away on December 13, 2016 in Burbank, California. He was...