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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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Court Ruling: Heiress Cannot Adopt Ex-Husband for Inheritance

A single man is drawn into a custody battle with his mother. The judge ultimately has to decide who will be the best guardian for Mary. 07 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Dramatized Content, Guardian Safeguards

Gifted | Court Battle Over Guardianship | Drama Film | 2017

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

The Exploitation of L’Oreal Heiress Liliane Bettencourt

After a break-in, a frail elderly woman is found dead in her flat by her neighbor. Tipped off by the victim's granddaughter Connie, the investigation focuses on the old lady's live-in caregiver. 11 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Dramatized Content, Guardian Safeguards

Law & Order: UK | Episode “Mortal” | 2013

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Most Important Decision Affecting the Law of Trusts & Estates Was Decided a Very Long Time Ago 31 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Altered Trust & Estate Law

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