Caregiver loses battle with son of elderly client

Posted by Charles Ticker December 1, 2017 0 Comment

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 cared for, and his son. According to the story,…Read More »

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Jerry Lewis disinherited oldest children

Posted by Charles Ticker November 15, 2017 0 Comment

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 cardiac disease and peripheral vascular disease….Read More »

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Estate dispute results in massive legal costs

Posted by Charles Ticker September 25, 2017 0 Comment

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. The subject dispute stems from the estates of Peter Karoly and his wife,…Read More »

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Thicke estate dispute is in California Court

Posted by Charles Ticker September 8, 2017 0 Comment

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 playing ice hockey with his son when he collapsed. He died due to…Read More »

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Singapore prime minister involved in estate feud

Posted by Charles Ticker September 3, 2017 0 Comment

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, Lee Kuan Yew, who governed for over three decades. Mr. Yew passed away on March 23,…Read More »

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Prince siblings named estate heirs

Posted by Charles Ticker June 18, 2017 0 Comment

Prince’s six siblings will share in $200 million estate Prince passed away on April 21, 2016 due to an overdose from the powerful drug Fentanyl. He died without a will and he did not have any children. As a result, under Minnesota law his siblings were next in line to be named heirs to his…Read More »

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Widow wins will challenge by stepsons

Posted by Charles Ticker June 2, 2017 0 Comment

Widow maintains latest will reflects the testator’s wishes A recent story about a will challenge before Central London County Court illustrates some of the dangers of late life will changes. The testator’s widow, Ailsa Williamson Powell, was feuding with her stepsons, Richard Powell and Jonathan Powell. Richard and Jonathan challenged a will their father, David…Read More »

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Undue influence presumption nullifies deathbed gifts

Posted by Charles Ticker April 7, 2017 0 Comment

Undue influence found in case involving gifting of two cars before death A recent decision from the Indiana Court of Appeals outlines the approach courts in that state take when it comes to undue influence. The full decision is found here. The matter was originally before the Grant Superior Court in Indiana. At issue were gifts made by Thomas…Read More »

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Susan Van Note not guilty of double murder

Posted by Charles Ticker April 7, 2017 0 Comment

Susan Van Note found not guilty in murder of father and his girlfriend A jury has found Susan Van Note not guilty in the 2010 murders of her millionaire father, William Van Note, and his girlfriend, Sharon Dickson. A recent story found here summarizes the case and trial. William and Sharon were murdered in a…Read More »

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Muhammad Ali estate dispute brewing

Posted by Charles Ticker March 10, 2017 0 Comment

Muhammad Ali’s family may be heading toward estate dispute After Muhammad Ali passed away on June 3, 2016, several news sources reported that his estate may become the subject of a dispute. Although few details have surfaced since his passing, a recent story suggests some of Ali’s children may be at odds with his widow,…Read More »

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