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 | Apr 20, 2015 | dividing estate, dividing family heirlooms, estate law, estate litigation
Estate Dispute Involves Historically Important Property The surviving children of world-renowned civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. are currently involved in a bitter estate dispute over property belonging to the late Mr. King. The dispute is between his...
by Charles Ticker | Dec 7, 2012 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation, mediation, succession planning
A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal sets out the pitfalls of litigating estate disputes. This case involved a dispute between a brother and sister over their late parents’ farm. Gary and Louanne Mountain are the son and daughter of the late John “Jack”...
by Charles Ticker | Mar 23, 2012 | estate litigation
One of the common themes of sibling fights in estates revolves around succession planning for the family business. Many business owners refuse to let go or acknowledge the reality that one day they will have to turn over the reins to a successor. As a result, they...
