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Daughters of late Hollywood legend Paul Newman filed a lawsuit against the Newman's Own Foundation (NOF), claiming their father's legacy is "under assault" by the "very organization he founded in an effort to preserve and expand that legacy." 23 Aug
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Paul Newman’s Daughters Claim Father’s Legacy is ‘Under Assault’

Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 13 Apr
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Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous

The Will of Marlon Brando: A Lesson in Estate Planning | Inheritance Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Court Battles | Estates Gone Wrong 21 Mar
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The Will of Marlon Brando: A Lesson in Estate Planning

James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Nearly 15-Year Dispute | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 20 Jul
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James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Lengthy Dispute

29 Jun
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  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Lessons To Be Learned From Failed Celebrity Estates

Battles over Marilyn Monroe's estate shed light on the challenges of protecting intellectual property rights posthumously. Disputes emerged over the ownership and commercial use of her image and likeness.  21 Nov
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  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Marilyn Monroe’s Estate Continues to Make People Rich… But Who???

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.” 07 Aug
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  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

To Boldly Go Where No Estate Litigation Has Gone Before

TV Chef Blew £2.8million Inheritance: Leaves Only £33k to Family 24 Aug
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TV Chef Blew £2.8million Inheritance: Leaves Only £33k to Family

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