Kate Rothko Prizel, the daughter of renowned abstract artist Mark Rothko, once said being 19 was the worst year of her life. Still only a teenager, in 1970, Prizel was embroiled in a bitter legal battle with her father’s estate executors and the directors of the Marlborough Fine Art gallery. 10 Aug

How Greed Rocked the Art World: The Estate of Mark Rothko

Estate planning plays a crucial role in crime dramas like The Sixth Commandment, where financial manipulation and inheritance fraud drive the plot. 17 Jul

The Sixth Commandment | True Crime Drama | 2023

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

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

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

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

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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

Bizarre Things People Have Left in Their Wills

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

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

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

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Why Families Fight Over Inheritance and How to Avoid it

When Caretakers Empty the Coffers: A Look at Guardianship Fraud 13 Apr

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

Apple Blocks Widow from Honouring Husband’s Dying Wish