Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.
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Bob Ross Paintings to be Auctioned to Support Public TV Stations

  • October 7, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Following the death of Ozzy Osbourne, headlines turned to an alleged change to his will, in which Ozzy stipulated that his widow, Sharon, is to receive a dozen black roses a week for the rest of her life...
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Ozzy Osbourne’s “Black Roses” Request

  • August 14, 2025
  • 1 minute read
As you navigate your necessary estate planning decisions, here are a few crucial mistakes plenty of people make, but that you'll want to avoid.
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Safeguard Your Legacy: Don’t Make These Costly Mistakes!

  • May 15, 2025
  • Less than a minute
Priscilla Presley Settles Dispute with Granddaughter over Lisa Marie Presley's Estate | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates
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Priscilla Presley Settles Dispute with Granddaughter over Estate

  • May 16, 2023
  • Less than a minute
The Anna Nicole Smith estate saga is more than just a celebrity courtroom drama; it's a cautionary tale with lessons for everyone, according to attorney John Levy. 
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Case Study: Anna Nicole Smith Estate Saga Offers Lessons for All

  • June 18, 2025
  • 1 minute read
How to Identify Caregiver Burnout: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
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How to Identify Caregiver Burnout: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  • February 11, 2025
  • Less than a minute
An updated list of the best estate planning podcasts to listen to, in the US, curated by Million Podcasts...
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Inheritance Tax & Cross-Border Rules: What Canadians Need to Know

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Digital Asset Controversy Outrages Online Gamers

Courts could use artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up probate, but digitizing documents and training a new AI model is labour intensive.
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Could AI Speed Up Uncontested Probate Applications?

It is best to customize a will or trust to your specific situation. Sometimes you want more say in how or when your beneficiaries will acquire and use your assets. For this reason, several clauses are commonly included in wills or trusts...
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Estate Disputes: Limitation Periods You Need to Know About

  • February 25, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Individual family members bring their own perspectives and values to the estate planning process. However, good communication can help head off potential multi-generational conflicts before they happen.
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Generational Estate Planning: Communication is Key!

  • May 10, 2022
  • 1 minute read
To determine whether the photocopy could be admitted, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice applied the "four-part legal test for admitting a lost will" and found that all four criteria were satisfied...
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Ontario Court Ruling: Photocopy of Lost Will Deemed Admissible

  • October 20, 2025
  • 1 minute read
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Disinheriting a child can tear a family apart, if —revealed only after the parent in question has died— it comes as a surprise. Much of this conflict can be avoided if the parent in question has a candid conversation with family members in advance.
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Disinheriting a Child Shouldn’t Take Your Family By Surprise!

  • April 16, 2019
  • 1 minute read
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Increasing Financial Stress Leads to Lack of Estate Planning

  • November 4, 2024
  • 1 minute read
The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company.
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Succession | Television Series | 2018-2023

  • June 3, 2018
  • 1 minute read
Early inheritance is an increasingly popular route towards homeownership: a way for Canadian families to support younger generations...
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Early Inheritance is Trending: Canada’s ‘Living Legacy’ Movement

  • March 27, 2025
  • 1 minute read
While precise global statistics on inheritance disputes are limited, studies and reports from various regions indicate a noticeable rise in inheritance disputes worldwide, often attributed to factors like complex family structures, increased wealth, and more people opting for DIY wills without legal guidance. 
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Noticeable Rise in Inheritance Disputes Worldwide

  • March 3, 2025
  • 1 minute read
If you are a crypto investor, it’s essential to take steps now to guarantee that any of your digital holdings can be safely transferred to your heirs.
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Here’s What Can Happen to Crypto & Why You Need To Plan Ahead

  • November 7, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Greed and Conflict Among Siblings in Inheritance Matters | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong
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Greed & Conflict Among Siblings in Inheritance Matters

  • June 30, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Special Needs Adults: Presumption of Capacity & Individual Rights | Can a court make a parenting order for an adult child living with a disability without giving them an opportunity to participate in the proceeding?
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Special Needs Adults: Presumption of Capacity & Individual Rights

  • December 12, 2024
  • 1 minute read
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Litigation Over Lost Will Depletes ‘Very Modest’ Estate

  • August 30, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Leona Helmsley’s decision to leave her dog, Trouble, $12 million drew legal challenges, media scrutiny, and lasting debate about her legacy.
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Leona Helmsley: The Woman Who Made Her Dog a Millionaire

  • July 19, 2025
  • 1 minute read
The Importance of Documenting Your Charitable Wishes | Charitable Bequests | Philanthropic Intentions | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong
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The Importance of Documenting Your Charitable Wishes

  • September 23, 2024
  • 1 minute read
It is important to clearly document and communicate intentions when making either a loan or a gift to a family member. Sometimes we assume a verbal agreement is sufficient but having clear written documentation removes uncertainty and mitigates the risk of disputes arising after the fact.
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A Family Feud Unwrapped in Court: Gifts vs Loans

  • September 5, 2025
  • 1 minute read
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How to Plan for Incapacity & Guardianship: Canada

  • August 18, 2023
  • 1 minute read
A crooked legal guardian who drains the savings of her elderly wards meets her match when a woman she tries to swindle turns out to be more than she first appears.
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I Care A Lot | Satirical Comedy Thriller | 2020

  • September 12, 2020
  • 1 minute read
Understanding Power of Attorney for Personal Care in Ontario | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong
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Understanding Power of Attorney for Personal Care: Ontario

  • September 9, 2024
  • 1 minute read
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By approaching estate planning with openness and involving your family in the conversation, you create a legacy of love, respect, and financial security that extends beyond your lifetime.
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What & When Should You Tell Your Children About Their Inheritance?

  • June 20, 2022
  • 2 minutes read
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Neutral Ground in Family Storms: How the appointment of a professional estate executor can help families navigate turbulent waters.
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Reasons for Appointing a Neutral Professional in The Role of Executor

  • September 12, 2025
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These moments spent with a loved one during the last few hours of life are precious and profound and they can change you for the good forever. Say yes and show up to offer comfort... You won’t regret it.
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  • March 6, 2024
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Learn how to handle an estate dispute under Canadian law. This guide will help you understand the grounds for disputing a will and its effect on the division of assets.
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Canadian Guide to Understanding the Grounds for Disputing a Will

  • July 22, 2025
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The Guinness family’s story shows that inheritance without structure can lead to division... When assets, wishes, and responsibilities are clearly defined, you’re not just protecting your property—you’re protecting your family’s relationships and legacy.
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Inheritance Conflict & Division: Lessons from The Guinness Family

James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Nearly 15-Year Dispute | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong
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James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Lengthy Dispute

Hulk Hogan’s daughter can’t write herself out of the wrestler’s will, but she can refuse to take his money. The questions arising over who will inherit Hulk Hogan’s wealth offer important insights into how family estrangement can affect estate planning.
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Hulk Hogan’s Will: a Lesson in Family Estrangement & Estate Planning

The Agnellis, Italy's ‘royal family’ of industry, has played a pivotal role in shaping global business and culture but a bitter feud is driving the Fiat family apart
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The Agnelli Dynasty: Bitter 20-Year Inheritance Feud

Robert Redford's stunning $20m property portfolio revealed after Hollywood icon dies in his sleep aged 89
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Robert Redford’s Stunning $20m Property Portfolio

Robbie Robertson’s Children Accuse Widow of "Financial Elder Abuse" | Family Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong
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Robbie Robertson’s Children Accuse Widow of “Financial Elder Abuse”

The Menendez Estate: Who Got the Money?
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The Menendez Estate: What Happened to the Money?

As AI technology advances, Hollywood faces new challenges regarding posthumous performances. The rights to a deceased actor's likeness depend on state laws, contracts, and estate management, making AI recreations a legal gray area.
Celebrity Estates Curated Content

AI Resurrecting Deceased Actors: Laws Must Keep Pace

Stan Lee, the iconic co-creator of Marvel superheroes, became center of a high-profile elder abuse lawsuit...
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Elder Abuse Lawsuit Against Stan Lee’s Ex-Manager

Inside The Bitter Family Feuds of America’s Richest Billionaire Clans
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Inside The Bitter Feuds of America’s Richest Families

Following the death of Ozzy Osbourne, headlines turned to an alleged change to his will, in which Ozzy stipulated that his widow, Sharon, is to receive a dozen black roses a week for the rest of her life...
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Ozzy Osbourne’s “Black Roses” Request

If Hendrix had even done a simple will that properly spelled out his wishes, a large amount of the litigation would have been avoided and it would have ensured that his wishes were followed.
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The Estate of Jimi Hendrix: Decades of Drama & Costly Litigation

This full length in-depth documentary explores how some of history's wealthiest families were torn apart when their own children turned against the empires their ancestors built.
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Wealthy Families Betrayed By Their Own Children: Documentary

Gene Roddenberry is widely known as the mind behind Star Trek but less well known is his ugly estate litigation fight that centered around the definition of “Star Trek.”
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To Boldly Go Where No Estate Litigation Has Gone Before

Celebrity Estates Curated Content

Lessons To Be Learned From Failed Celebrity Estates

James Gandolfini’s estate planning missteps cost $30M. The oversight in Gandolfini’s plan serves as a reminder of the risks involved in relying solely on a will— no matter how straightforward the intent.
Celebrity Estates Curated Content

Estate Planning Lessons from James Gandolfini’s $70 Million Estate

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Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous

The battle for the Sunjay Kapur empire has taken an explosive turn, as shocking allegations of a ‘forged will’ have surfaced, shaking the very foundation of this high-profile dispute.
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

Forged Will Allegations: Battle for The Sunjay Kapur Empire

Agreement Reached in Dispute over Charley Pride's Will
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Agreement Reached in Dispute over Charley Pride’s Will

The members of one of Canada’s wealthiest dynasties are now openly accusing each other of reckless spending, incompetent leadership and outright fraud... in a web of litigation so complex it could keep them bound up in court for years to come.
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

Stronach Family Trust Dispute: Inside the $500-Million Feud

Few narrative devices expose human venality with the precision of inheritance theft. This collection of ten films rigorously examines the subgenre to explore the psychological and legal intricacies of usurped fortunes.
Dramatized Content Infamous Feuds

Estate Disputes & Inheritance Theft Themes Explored in 10 Films

This video unpacks the 2024 court case involving Zong Qinghou's heirs, the $1.8 billion trust dispute, and the clash between Zong Fuli and three U.S.-based claimants.
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

Wahaha’s Inheritance Battle: Family Feud & Trust Dispute

The backlash against AI-generated 'resurrections' of deceased celebrities underscores the urgent need for a robust ethical and legal framework to govern the use of digital likenesses, particularly after an individual's passing.
Celebrity Estates Curated Content

Backlash Against AI ‘Resurrections’ of Deceased Celebrities

The true story of a multi-billion dollar art heist and how they got away with it... 2009 Documentary follows the struggle for control of Dr. Albert C. Barnes' 25 billion dollar collection of modern and post-impressionist art.
Dramatized Content Infamous Feuds

The Art of the Steal | Documentary | 2009

By ensuring that your intentions are documented, accounting for all family members, and keeping the will simple, you can help your loved ones avoid legal battles and ensure your estate is handled smoothly.  
Celebrity Estates Curated Content

Valuable Lessons in Clarity & Intent from Canadian Celebrity Estates

Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential and renowned artists of the 20th century, left a lasting legacy through his groundbreaking artwork. However, the probate process that followed his death in 1973 was anything but straightforward.
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

From Canvas to Courtroom: The Legal Battle Over Picasso’s Estate

Mercedes Kilmer addresses mixed reactions to her late Father's precedent-setting AI-generated posthumous performance in "As Deep as the Grave"...
Celebrity Estates Curated Content

Kilmer’s Daughter Defends Late Father’s AI-Generated Performance

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Inheriting Real Estate in Canada: What You Need to Know
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Inheritance Tax & Cross-Border Rules: What Canadians Need to Know

  • December 20, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Ontario Superior Court Removes Estate Executor to Resolve Deadlock | Property Pitfalls | Family Disputes | Case Ruling | Estates Gone Wrong
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Ontario Superior Court Removes Estate Executor to Resolve Deadlock

  • September 3, 2024
  • 1 minute read
If you and your siblings are on track to one day inherit your parents’ home, take heed of this cautionary tale, and learn how to avoid the same fate. Does this man owe his siblings anything more? All the experts to share their take on the situation.
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Inheriting a Home With Your Siblings: What Can Go Wrong?

  • January 16, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Early inheritance is an increasingly popular route towards homeownership: a way for Canadian families to support younger generations...
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Early Inheritance is Trending: Canada’s ‘Living Legacy’ Movement

  • March 27, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Even Canadians who don’t consider themselves snowbirds may own property south of the border or have other U.S. based assets that could impact their planning.
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Snowbirds: Is Your Cross-border Property in Your Estate Plan?

  • January 2, 2024
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Renouncing an Inheritance: an Inherent Right | Inheriting a House | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong
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Renouncing an Inheritance: an Inherent Right

  • June 18, 2024
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