Paris Jackson has gone public with allegations that the longtime trustees of her late father’s estate have been misappropriating funds and mismanaging one of the most valuable entertainment empires in history. 08 May

Jackson Estate: Is Michael’s Daughter Receiving Terrible Advice?

A dramatic family feud over the inheritance of a prized Oregon winery has concluded with a landmark penalty for the misuse of artificial intelligence in court proceedings, exposing deep rifts between siblings and raising serious questions about legal ethics in the digital age. 20 Apr

Landmark Penalty for Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Court

This dramatic feud over inheriting a family-owned winery drove a wedge between four siblings and led to a landmark penalty over the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in court.  20 Apr

Feud Over Family-Owned 80-Acre Winery Turns Sour

There has been a rise in disputes over estates, with many of the problems linked to outdated wills or the absence of any Will at all. Rise in Will disputes prompts warning to people in their 40s and 50s... 10 Apr

Rise in UK Estate Disputes: The Cost of Outdated Wills

A bitter £10 million legal dispute has erupted between a self-made couple and their son-in-law, tearing apart a family textiles business built from humble market stall beginnings over five decades. 26 Mar

Family Fabric Empire Torn Apart in Court Battle Over Inheritance

Whether you own a cottage, a family home, or any other high-value asset, working with an experienced estate lawyer to craft clear, specific, and regularly updated instructions is not just good practice — it is essential. 22 Mar

Why Cottage Estates Are a Breeding Ground for Family Conflict

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. 12 Mar

Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Challenges Estate Executors

The estate of Hulk Hogan is pushing back forcefully against a claim that seeks $10 million over the origins of the wrestler's branded beer business, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle. 10 Mar

Hulk Hogan’s Heirs Wrestling with $10 Million Beer Brand Lawsuit

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. 09 Mar

Campbell’s Soup Heirs vs Colleges: Court Battle Over Endowment

"Some businesses remain in the family. Others do not. Business owners might muse about succession within the family unit. However, musings do not always give rise to enforceable promises." 04 Mar

Succession Planning for a Family Business Can Be Tricky

Few narrative devices expose human venality with the precision of inheritance theft. This collection of ten films rigorously examines the subgenre to explore the psychological and legal intricacies of usurped fortunes. 04 Feb

Estate Disputes & Inheritance Theft Themes Explored in 10 Films

The ongoing legal dispute within the Rothschild family over a stunning collection of art captures the intrigue surrounding one of the world’s most powerful families. As the case unfolds, the art world watches closely. 17 Dec

Rothschild Family Feud Erupts Over ‘Mini-Louvre’ Art Collection