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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’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 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 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 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’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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Elderly widow facing eviction in dispute with son A recent story from Worcestershire, England describes the difficulties an elderly widow is having with her son. The dispute involves a £2 million farmhouse, a barn, and several acres of land. Ms. Margaret Davies is 91 years old. She moved into the farm located at Malvern Hills with…Read More »
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Blended family dispute involving £18 million estate is turning hostile A recent story about a matter before the London High Court illustrates some of the estate planning difficulties a blended family may encounter. The dispute involves the estate of Richard Thornton, a successful investment manager with Thornton Investments. Mr. Thornton’s estate is valued at an estimated £18…Read More »
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Will fraud results in jail sentence for former tribual judge A recent story from Nottingham, England is a shocking story of will fraud and power of attorney abuse by a former tribunal Judge. According to the original story, the perpetrators are former solicitor and tribunal Judge, Mrs. Margaret Hampshire, and her builder husband, Mr. Alan…Read More »
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Financial elder abuse suspected in case involving British Columbia millionaire I recently found a story from B.C. that illustrates the potential for financial elder abuse by close family members. The story is about Mr. Pete Stoopnikoff, a 92 year-old, self-made millionaire from B.C. He started by borrowing money to buy a gas station. Mr. Stoopnikoff…Read More »
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