Barry White’s estate story is a heartbreaking reminder of how simple updates to your estate plan can save your family from unnecessary pain. His estate saga serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of neglecting to update your estate plan after major life changes. 16 Apr

Keep Your Documents Up-to-Date: Lessons from Barry White’s Estate

While precise global statistics on inheritance disputes are limited, studies and reports from various regions indicate a noticeable rise in inheritance disputes worldwide, often attributed to factors like complex family structures, increased wealth, and more people opting for DIY wills without legal guidance.  03 Mar

Noticeable Rise in Inheritance Disputes Worldwide

Estate Disputes: Limitation Periods You Need to Know About 25 Feb

Estate Disputes: Limitation Periods You Need to Know About

Court rules against woman who sought to have $1.8-million inheritance placed in fully discretionary trust to avoid losing disability benefits... 12 Feb

B.C. Court Rules Against Woman Seeking to Impose Henson Trust

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

When Inheritance Divides: The Strain of Sibling Disputes Over Estate Debts 31 Jan

The Strain of Sibling Disputes Over Estate Debts: a Cautionary Tale

The "Marley v Rawlings" case —which concerned attempts to rectify a mistake made by a couple when signing their mirror wills— serves as a reminder of the necessity for attention to detail to avoid estate disputes. 31 Jan

Marley v Rawlings: A Case Study in Clerical Errors & Mirror Wills

What are the Most Common Factors Contributing to Inheritance Disputes? 28 Jan

What Causes Inheritance Disputes? Can They Be Avoided?

If you are involved in an estate inheritance lawsuit, you can consult a lawyer with experience in estate litigation. You can also try to resolve the dispute through mediation or arbitration.  19 Jan

Estate Inheritance Lawsuit: What are Your Options?

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

There are numerous factors at play in this increase in probate disputes; we have an ageing population, with diverse family members and estates that are worth increasing amounts. Couple that with people being more aware that they can bring some sort of claim, and there is a perfect recipe for an increase in claims. 10 Jan

What is Causing the Increase in Contentious Probate Claims?

Property owners who have used joint ownership as an estate planning tool to avoid the cost and delay of probate will need to revisit their plans in light of this decision. 16 Dec

Court Ruling Upsets Commonly-held Interpretation of Joint Tenancy