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The Supreme Court recently ruled in favour of Blue Cross, RSPB and RSPCA in the case of a legacy bequest which was challenged by the donor’s daughter. 13 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Important Case Ruling: Contested Wills and Charities in the UK

Tips to Help Siblings Avoid or Resolve an Estate Battle | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 05 Aug
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  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Tips to Help Siblings Avoid or Resolve an Estate Battle

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

Billionaire Family Feuds: Seven High-Profile Disputes

Probate can be difficult to navigate, and it can become even trickier when it comes to contentious probate. This guide, by The University of Law (UK), sets out to answer some of the most important questions and explores how the process works... 06 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Everything You Need to Know about Contentious Probate (UK)

In Canada, estate laws fall under provincial jurisdiction, meaning they can vary from one province to another. Therefore, it’s essential to be familiar with the laws in the province where the estate is located. 01 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Beneficiary Rights, Curated Content

Estate Disputes in Canada: Your Legal Rights & Protections

Priscilla Presley Settles Dispute with Granddaughter over Lisa Marie Presley's Estate | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates 16 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Priscilla Presley Settles Dispute with Granddaughter over Estate

Navigating Inheritance Disputes Between Siblings | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Ontario Law | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Navigating Inheritance Disputes Between Siblings

Agreement Reached in Dispute over Charley Pride's Will 29 Sep
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  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Agreement Reached in Dispute over Charley Pride’s Will

Five Famous Families Undermined by Sibling Conflict | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 29 Jun
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  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Five Famous Families Undermined by Sibling Conflict

James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Nearly 15-Year Dispute | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 20 Jul
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  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Lengthy Dispute

Jay Pritzker quietly built a $15 billion empire of more than 200 companies, including Hyatt Hotels Corp., and a network of 1,000 family trusts. 07 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Pritzker Family Settles Dispute with $900 Million Agreement

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