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 | 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 3, 2017 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation, succession planning
Singapore’s prime minister involved in a dispute against siblings A recent story online confirms that the feud between Singapore’s prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, and his siblings is heating up. Mr. Loong is the eldest son of Singapore’s founder,...
by Charles Ticker | Jul 20, 2017 | dividing estate, estate administration, estate law, estate litigation
Prince estate deal with Universal Music Group rescinded Carver County District Judge Kevin Eide has rescinded a $31 million dollar deal between Universal Music Group and the Prince estate. According to a recent story, a large portion of Universal’s deal with the...
by Charles Ticker | Jul 20, 2017 | dividing estate, estate administration, estate law, fraud, will challenge
Holograph Will handwritten by Dallas Cade deals with $30 million estate A recent story serves as an interesting example of an estate dispute based on a handwritten will. The deceased testator is Bra Boys member Cade Dallas. The Bra Boys are a gang centered on surf...