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When a parent leaves an inheritance as a legacy for their children, the intent is always to secure their future. Statistics tell us that 1-in-3 heirs end up blowing all the money, rather than stewarding it well. 31 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

How One Woman Almost Lost a $4M Inheritance

Cryptocurrency Holdings: Ensuring Smooth Distribution of Digital Assets 04 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Cryptocurrency Holdings: Ensuring Smooth Distribution of Digital Assets

Inheriting Real Estate in Canada: What You Need to Know 20 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Inheritance Tax & Cross-Border Rules: What Canadians Need to Know

The Agnellis, Italy's ‘royal family’ of industry, has played a pivotal role in shaping global business and culture but a bitter feud is driving the Fiat family apart 04 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

The Agnelli Dynasty: Bitter 20-Year Inheritance Feud

Understanding the Differences Between Succession and Inheritance 13 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Understanding the Difference Between Succession & Inheritance

Canada Pension Plan Embroiled in Long-Term Care Fiasco | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Fraud | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Canada Pension Plan Embroiled in Long-Term Care Fiasco

In the glittering world of high fashion, few names shine as brightly as Gucci. But behind the glamorous facade lies a tale of family betrayal, mismanagement, and a spectacular succession failure that nearly destroyed one of the world's most iconic luxury brands. 17 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

Family Business Succession Lessons from The House of Gucci

Can Your Subscription Service Limit Your Estate’s Ability to Sue? | Digital Distress | Streaming Subscription Agreement | Estates Gone Wrong 02 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Warning: Read “Subscriber Agreements” Very Carefully

Miami retiree alleges 3ABN executives misled him into signing away 400 acres in the Bahamas that had been in his family for four generations 27 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Nonprofit Christian Ministry: Property Disputes & Scandals

Why Transparency Matters: The Importance Of Open Dialogue | Curated Content | Communication Breakdowns | Estates Gone Wrong 12 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Why Transparency Matters: The Importance Of Open Dialogue

Charities named as beneficiaries are generally treated in the same way as an individual, save for tax considerations. They will want to be respectful of the Deceased’s wishes. 10 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Inheritance Disputes Over Charitable Giving: What to Expect

02 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Collectibles

Siblings Battle Over Highly Collectible 1964 Ferrari

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