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04 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Dramatized Content, Family Disputes

The Estate | American Comedy Film | 2022

Daughters of late Hollywood legend Paul Newman filed a lawsuit against the Newman's Own Foundation (NOF), claiming their father's legacy is "under assault" by the "very organization he founded in an effort to preserve and expand that legacy." 23 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Paul Newman’s Daughters Claim Father’s Legacy is ‘Under Assault’

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

Five Famous Families Undermined by Sibling Conflict

Individual family members bring their own perspectives and values to the estate planning process. However, good communication can help head off potential multi-generational conflicts before they happen. 10 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Generational Estate Planning: Communication is Key!

Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 13 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous

The Will of Marlon Brando: A Lesson in Estate Planning | Inheritance Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Court Battles | Estates Gone Wrong 21 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

The Will of Marlon Brando: A Lesson in Estate Planning

Bitter family feuds and succession battles are not new to the Canadian business landscape. In fact, some of Canada’s most prominent family-owned firms have had very public brawls... 08 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Canada’s History of Family Firm Feuds Rivals “Succession”

Succession-style feud settled as court sides with Edward Rogers: The fight for Rogers Communications has riven one of Canada’s richest families— and it began with an accidental 'butt dial'... 06 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Succession-Style Feud: The Fight for Rogers Communications

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

James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Lengthy Dispute

Common Disaster Planning and the Estates of Barry and Honey Sherman | Curated Content | Disaster Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 25 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Common Disaster Planning: The Estates of Barry & Honey Sherman

These People Inherited Fortunes — Then Blew Them All Away | Celebrity Estates | High Net Worth | Estates Gone Wrong 17 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Squandered Fortunes

People Who Inherited Vast Fortunes & Blew Them All Away

Inside The Bitter Family Feuds of America’s Richest Billionaire Clans 17 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Inside The Bitter Feuds of America’s Richest Families

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