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... 01 Apr

Family Members Clash Over Director Norman Jewison’s Estate

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. 05 Mar

Robert De Niro Sparks ‘Family Feud’ with His Plans to Revamp 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. 11 Feb

AI Resurrecting Deceased Actors: Laws Must Keep Pace

Controversial Prince Documentary Cancelled Over Estate Dispute 07 Feb

Controversial Prince Documentary Cancelled Over Estate Dispute

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... 06 Feb

Legendary Legal Battle: The Heavily Contested Estate of Jimi Hendrix

The legal dispute between Danny Bennett, the eldest son of Tony Bennett, and his sisters, Antonia and Johanna Bennett, has intensified in court. 16 Jan

Tony Bennett’s Kids in Legal Battle: Estate & Trust Dispute

Family in Legal Battle with Housekeeper over Richard Simmons' Estate 26 Sep

Richard Simmons’ Estate: Family in Legal Battle with Housekeeper

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. 20 Sep

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

Elvis Presley’s Estate Planning Mistakes: Lessons for Us All | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Jun

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

Robbie Robertson’s Children Accuse Widow of "Financial Elder Abuse" | Family Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 12 Jun

Robbie Robertson’s Children Accuse Widow of “Financial Elder Abuse”

This article delves into the estates of five legendary individuals: Bob Ross, Stan Lee, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, and Paul Walker. These inheritance battles shed light on the significance of explicit planning for intellectual property. 26 Apr

Legendary Lessons: Protecting Intellectual Property

Suit claimed Dudesy podcast violated Carlin’s copyright, calling it ‘a casual theft of a great American artist’s work’... The lawsuit was one of the first in the US to focus on the legality of deepfakes imitating a celebrity’s likeness. 03 Apr

George Carlin’s Estate Settles Lawsuit Over “AI Doppelganger”