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

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

To Boldly Go Where No Estate Litigation Has Gone Before

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. 17 Jun

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

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. 16 Apr

Disinheriting a Child Shouldn’t Take Your Family By Surprise!

Gore-Tex Heiress, Susan Gore, has been denied the right to adopt her 65-year-old ex-husband as a means to boost her family's inheritance fortune. 21 Mar

Court Ruling: Heiress Cannot Adopt Ex-Husband for Inheritance

Scenes that involve issues interwoven with estate planning principles: The Lion King, Storks, Despicible Me, Step Brothers, Up, Lost, Buried 14 Nov

Estate Planning Principles: Scenes from the Silver Screen

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. 24 Oct

When Succession Goes Awry: Four Famous Examples

The name John Seward Johnson probably means very little to you, but you’ve certainly know the company that Johnson’s father co-founded. That’s right – Johnson & Johnson, the maker of baby products we’ve all used for generations. 27 Aug

Disinherited Children: Battle Over The Johnson & Johnson Legacy

There are significant risks to consider when transferring a business to the next generation. Here is some advice to drastically improve your chances of succession success... 06 Dec

Family Business: Setting The Next Generation Up To Succeed

10 of The Strangest Wills of All Time | Curated Content | Strange Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 25 Aug

Roundup: 10 of The Strangest Wills of All Time

Yes, the statistics may be grim. But just because most wealthy families see their fortunes evaporate within a couple of generations does not mean yours will. Here are some strategies to avoid it... 17 Jun

Most Kids from Wealthy Families Squander their Inheritance

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. 28 May

The Exploitation of L’Oreal Heiress Liliane Bettencourt