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Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential and renowned artists of the 20th century, left a lasting legacy through his groundbreaking artwork. However, the probate process that followed his death in 1973 was anything but straightforward. 11 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

From Canvas to Courtroom: The Legal Battle Over Picasso’s Estate

Ten Absolutely Vicious Fights over Inherited Fortunes | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 03 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Ten Absolutely Vicious Fights over Inherited Fortunes

Did a German countess named Karlotta Leibenstein really leave millions to a dog named Gunther? The German Shepard has long been described as one of the wealthiest dogs in the world, but —spoiler alert!— the truth is not that simple... 01 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Spoiler Alert: The True Story Behind “Gunther’s Millions”

01 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Dramatized Content

Gunther’s Millions | Netflix Docuseries | 2023

Strangest Things Left in Wills | Curated Content | Strange Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Bizarre Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 15 Jul
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  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Bizarre Things People Have Left in Their Wills

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

Lawyers Who Write Wills Share The 40 Weirdest Requests Clients Have Made | Curated Content | Strange Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 28 Jun
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  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Ask Reddit Thread: 40 Weirdest Requests in People’s Wills

17 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Why Families Fight Over Inheritance and How to Avoid it

When Caretakers Empty the Coffers: A Look at Guardianship Fraud 13 Apr
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

When Caretakers Empty the Coffers: A Look at Guardianship Fraud

Apple Blocks Widow from Honouring Husband's Dying Wish | Digital Distress | Online Accounts | Estates Gone Wrong 11 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Apple Blocks Widow from Honouring Husband’s Dying Wish

One thing can be gleaned from these four examples: no matter how big or successful the company, a smooth transition of power from one generation to the next can never be taken for granted. 24 Oct
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  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

When Succession Goes Awry: Four Famous Examples

10 of The Strangest Wills of All Time | Curated Content | Strange Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 25 Aug
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  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Roundup: 10 of The Strangest Wills of All Time

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