Lawyers Alison and Jillian Barrett, from Maurice Blackburn, tackle problems everyday Aussies face. In this article, they address the following question– posed by a woman who 'isn't happy with her inheritance'.
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Mum’s $20k Inheritance Gift to Charity ‘Upsets’ Daughter: Australia

  • April 25, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Trusts are an important tool for estate planning. They broadly fall into two categories: revocable and irrevocable trusts. But what is the difference and which is right for you?
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Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts: Key Differences Explained

  • November 28, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Glastonbury Founder Could Avoid £80m in Inheritance Tax
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Glastonbury Founder Could Avoid £80m in Inheritance Tax

  • June 30, 2025
  • 1 minute read
A Letter of Wishes is an important document and we would usually recommend writing one when setting up a trust or writing a Will which contains trust provisions. They should be updated when circumstances change and reviewed on a regular basis.
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Letter of Wishes: What You Need to Know

  • February 25, 2021
  • 3 minutes read
‘Really weird vibes’: This man says his wife’s grandma left them part of a multi-million dollar inheritance — but her parents think they ‘got skipped’ and want in on it.
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Family Drama & Weird Vibes: Grandma’s Inheritance Surprise

  • January 29, 2025
  • 1 minute read
March is Fraud Prevention Month and with reported cases of fraud rising, seniors are encouraged to increase their awareness of current scams and learn how they can protect themselves.
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Cyber Scams: Fraud Prevention Resources for Canadian Seniors

  • March 10, 2025
  • 1 minute read
An unusual court fight that's been playing out in Pennsylvania for over a year has pitted more than a dozen schools against the family of the late Campbell’s Soup heiress, Dodo Hamilton, who provided more than half of the UArts endowment. Her heirs are now seeking to claw it back.
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Campbell’s Soup Heirs vs Colleges: Court Battle Over Endowment

One thing can be gleaned from these four examples: no matter how big or successful the company, a smooth transition of power from one generation to the next can never be taken for granted.
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When Succession Goes Awry: Four Famous Examples

While not intended to be comprehensive in nature, this guide lays out a basic summary of what is involved and some things to keep in mind if you are involved in settling a loved one’s estate.
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Basic Guide to The Probate Court Process in Ontario

Understanding the Role of Prenups in Estate Planning | This article explores the intersection of prenups and estate planning, with a specific focus on how these agreements are utilized in Missouri
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Understanding the Role of Prenups in Estate Planning

Executors have a duty to notify beneficiaries of their entitlement under an estate, but what happens if a beneficiary can’t be easily identified or found?
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Missing Beneficiaries: What Executors Need to Know

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Inspired by recent research on inheritance family feuds, here’s how to protect your family from the devastating conflicts that tear families apart after a loved one’s passing...
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Family Feuds Over Inheritance: Causes & Conflict Prevention

  • July 10, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Don't Wait until it's Too Late: Communicate Your Plans with Your Family
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Don’t Wait: Communicate Your Plans with Your Family

  • February 10, 2025
  • Less than a minute
The Costs & Consequences of 'Scorched Earth' Litigation
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The Costs & Consequences of ‘Scorched Earth’ Litigation

  • November 29, 2023
  • 1 minute read
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Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous

  • April 13, 2022
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Judge Orders Guardianship Firm to Return Thousands to Elderly Woman

  • September 5, 2024
  • 1 minute read
What if you no longer want to include someone in your will? Whether you're navigating a second marriage, dealing with an estranged relative, or leaving your assets to charity, there are reasons to disinherit someone.
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Six Reasons to Disinherit Someone and How to Do It Correctly

  • June 13, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Leaving your house to your children can be a meaningful way to pass on your legacy, but it is important to consider all aspects of it.
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Factors to Consider Before Leaving Your House to Your Children

  • November 4, 2024
  • Less than a minute
This case is a testament to how even well-intentioned actions, when shrouded in ambiguity, can ignite protracted legal battles, leaving emotional scars and financial burdens on grieving families.
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A Family Divided: Vancouver Condo at Centre of Estate Dispute

  • June 6, 2025
  • 1 minute read
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Breakdown of Communication: The Biggest Risk to Family Wealth

  • November 28, 2023
  • 1 minute read
Transferring Property Title to a Trustee: Step-by-Step Guide
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Transferring Property Title to a Trustee: Step-by-Step Guide

  • September 13, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Lack of communication is a significant factor contributing to inheritance disputes, often leading to mistrust and misunderstandings among family members and beneficiaries. When executors or trustees fail to keep beneficiaries informed about the estate's administration, including asset valuation and distribution, it can fuel suspicion and lead to legal challenges. 
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Mistrust & Misunderstandings Lead to Costly Inheritance Disputes

  • June 18, 2025
  • 2 minutes read
It is important to understand the limited purpose and necessity behind 'Net Family Property' clauses. They are not a catchall for sheltering and protecting the inheritance of a divorcing beneficiary, although they usually have the appearance of trying to achieve this objective.
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Understanding the ‘Net Family Property’ Exclusion Clause: Ontario

  • August 12, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Testators should know the risks before using joint ownership as an estate planning tool. 
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Joint Ownership of Property: Know the Risks

  • February 16, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Val Kilmer’s Digital Legacy
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Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Val Kilmer’s Digital Legacy

  • April 10, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Big Inheritance Scams: Protect Your Family from Estate Fraud | Recognizing the warning signs of an inheritance scam is crucial for protecting yourself and your loved ones.
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Big Inheritance Scams: Protect Your Family from Estate Fraud

  • July 22, 2024
  • 1 minute read
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Vulnerable adult guardianship court cases involve legal proceedings where a court appoints a guardian to make decisions on behalf of an adult who is deemed incapable of making their own decisions.
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Protecting Vulnerable Adults: Court Should Be a Last Resort!

  • July 8, 2025
  • 1 minute read
America's Elder Care Crisis is Here— And We're Not Ready | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Estates Gone Wrong
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America’s Elder Care Crisis is Here & We’re Not Ready

  • December 15, 2023
  • 1 minute read
One way to plan financially for long-term care is to create a trust. It can be an incredibly useful tool to protect your assets if you become incapacitated and to shield your assets to qualify for certain long-term care benefits.
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How to Use a Trust to Plan for Long-Term Care

  • January 23, 2023
  • 1 minute read
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You’ll want to ask your parents about their legal documents, finances, health and safety, living arrangements, and end-of-life wishes. These example questions can help you and your parents prepare for the future.
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Essential Questions You Should Ask Your Aging Parents

  • March 21, 2024
  • 1 minute read
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There’s no “right” way to grieve, and respecting each person’s process is essential...
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Support for Dealing with Grief and Anticipatory Grief

  • February 13, 2025
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This article outlines the key estate planning laws you need to know in BC, including requirements for wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements, and probate procedures.
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Estate Planning Laws in BC: Legal Guidelines & Requirements

  • August 20, 2025
  • 2 minutes read
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April 17, 2026

Cross-Border Estate Planning Lessons from a Destination Wedding

When someone manipulates a vulnerable person into changing their estate plan, affected family members may challenge the documents based on undue influence.
April 15, 2026

Undue Influence: Proving Someone Manipulated an Estate Plan

Estate theft is a serious allegation that can have lasting consequences. Whether you’re pursuing a claim or defending against one, taking the right legal steps is critical in safeguarding the interests of the estate as well as your own.  
April 14, 2026

What to Do if You Suspect —or Have Been Accused of— Estate Theft

This episode of Financial Decoder explores inheritance from both perspectives: the person planning to pass on wealth and the heir receiving it.
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Divergent Estate Plans of Ike & Tina Turner Provide Valuable Insights: The contrasting estate plans of Tina Turner and Ike Turner serve as instructive examples of the importance of effective estate planning.
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Divergent Estate Plans of Ike & Tina Turner Provide Valuable Insights

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

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

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

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

Foreman established a distinctive personal legacy marked by a large blended family and a multimillion-dollar estate. His unique family dynamic highlights the importance of proper estate planning: crucial when managing multiple heirs, complex family relationships, and shared family names.
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George Foreman’s Legacy: Lessons for Complex Blended Families

If you’re building wealth for future generations, open communication and clear planning are just as important as investment strategies. These stories offer practical lessons for anyone hoping to pass on wealth— or simply keep their family together...
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Wealthy Families That Lost Everything Over Generational Feuds

Nearly 17 years after Michael's death, his daughter Paris has formally challenged the lawyers managing the estate. The dispute raises questions about transparency in managing one of the most profitable celebrity estates in entertainment history.
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Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Challenges Estate Executors

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.
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Wahaha’s Inheritance Battle: Family Feud & Trust Dispute

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

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

Inheritance Mishaps from the Rich and Famous | Canadian Family Offices | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong
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Inheritance Mishaps from the Rich and Famous

A French court has found eight people guilty of exploiting 92-year-old L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, one of the world's richest people. The verdict brings to an end a long-running case that began with a feud between Mrs Bettencourt and daughter.
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The Exploitation of L’Oreal Heiress Liliane Bettencourt

Who inherited Jimi Hendrix’s estate? The answer is more complicated than many might assume. This article explores the distribution of his fortune, the legal disputes that followed, and who ultimately controls his estate today...
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Legendary Legal Battle: The Heavily Contested Estate of Jimi Hendrix

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 Will of Marlon Brando: A Lesson in Estate Planning | Inheritance Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Court Battles | Estates Gone Wrong
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The Will of Marlon Brando: A Lesson in Estate Planning

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Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous

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

TV Chef Blew £2.8million Inheritance: Leaves Only £33k to Family
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TV Chef Blew £2.8million Inheritance: Leaves Only £33k to Family

These heiresses —Evalyn Walsh McLean, Catherine Tylney-Long, Christina Onassis, Barbara Hutton, and Barbara Baekland— learned that some prices are too high to pay, even when you can afford anything money can buy.
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

The Cursed Fortunes That Destroyed Their Heiresses

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

Elvis Presley’s Estate Planning Mistakes: Lessons for Us All | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong
Celebrity Estates Curated Content

Elvis Presley’s Estate Planning Mistakes: Lessons for Us All

Robert De Niro is said to have plans to leave his seventh child a huge bite of his fortune – leaving his other relatives peeved... De Niro's older children reportedly want an equal cut of his massive estate.
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Robert De Niro Sparks ‘Family Feud’ with His Plans to Revamp Will

Inside Billionaire Rupert Murdoch’s Family Trust Battle
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

Inside Billionaire Rupert Murdoch’s Family Trust Battle

Director Norman Jewison's wife cut him off from family, coerced him to change $30M will, lawsuits claimed. Legal fight between filmmaker's sons, 2nd wife highlights end-of-life struggles many families face...
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Family Members Clash Over Director Norman Jewison’s Estate

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

An Ontario judge's looming decision on whether to compel the Stronach Group to disclose evidence of any coverup of sexual misconduct may add yet a new dimension to a deepening scandal surrounding the multinational's billionaire founder.
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

Succession-like Battle Over Family’s Billions: The Stronach Case

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Leaving a cherished family home to your children might seem like a loving and generous gesture, but —without proper planning— it can quickly become a source of conflict and stress.
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Leaving Property to Multiple Heirs: a Recipe for Family Conflict

  • July 1, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Trying to figure out the best way to pass your home to your children? Making the right choice between a gift or trust can save your family money and headaches in the long run.
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Gift or Trust? The ‘Correct Way’ to Pass Your Home to Your Children

  • January 17, 2025
  • Less than a minute
The right planning can ensure you pass down your home without your kids facing large tax liabilities. Here's a simple guide to how it works...
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

How to Leave Property to Your Kids Tax-Free

  • September 10, 2025
  • Less than a minute
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
  • 1 minute read
Testators should know the risks before using joint ownership as an estate planning tool. 
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Joint Ownership of Property: Know the Risks

  • February 16, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Any property that you own in the UK, be it land or buildings, can be bequeathed to someone in your will. However, the way in which you own the property impacts how it can be passed on.
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Including Property in Your Will in the UK: What You Should Know

  • April 15, 2024
  • 1 minute read
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