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Valuable Lessons from a Vague Law: The “Laughing Heir” Statute 10 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Valuable Lessons from a Vague Law: The “Laughing Heir” Statute

As a small business owner or entrepreneur, you have invested time, energy, and resources into building a successful business. But have you considered how your business fits into your broader estate plan? 07 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

Estate Planning for Business Owners: A Step-by-Step Guide

People often believe that they can litigate a wills and estate matter in a “risk-free” manner because the estate will bear the legal costs of the disputants. That is generally not true... 06 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

The Legal Costs of Estate Litigation: Know The Risks!

This 3-step guide will explain what to do with an inherited coin collection and go over all your best options. 03 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Assets & Interests

Inherited a Coin Collection? Here’s What to Do Next…

Succession planning is an essential component of protecting the continuity of your business. If done right, it can also support the success and harmony of your family's long-term well-being. 01 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

Passing Down Your Business to The Next Generation

Billionaire Family Feuds: The 7 Biggest Disputes 26 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Billionaire Family Feuds: Seven High-Profile Disputes

Securing the future of a child demands careful planning and thoughtful consideration, especially if they have developmental disabilities that require them to receive lifelong support from loved ones. 26 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Estate Planning for Child with Special Needs: Mistakes to Avoid!

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Legendary Lessons: Protecting Intellectual Property

Owning and ultimately gifting art and collectibles brings unique challenges to its current owners and potential inheritors. Consulting with estate planning professionals, who specialize in these non-traditional assets, is very important. 19 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Assets & Interests

Art & Collectibles: Unique Challenges for Owners and Inheritors

Your Family Pet Deserves a Well Thought Out Transition Plan | Curated Content | Common Mistakes | Estates Gone Wrong 15 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Your Family Pet Deserves a Well Thought Out Transition Plan

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. 15 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Including Property in Your Will in the UK: What You Should Know

From the perspective of beneficiaries, interim distributions represent a lifeline of financial empowerment. This in-depth guide covers what they encompass, when they should be contemplated, and the profound significance they hold. 12 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Timely Access to Inheritance: Demystifying “Interim Distributions”

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