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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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • 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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Roundup: 10 of The Strangest Wills of All Time

Yes, the statistics may be grim. But just because most wealthy families see their fortunes evaporate within a couple of generations does not mean yours will. Here are some strategies to avoid it... 17 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Squandered Fortunes

Most Kids from Wealthy Families Squander their Inheritance

A French court has found eight people guilty of exploiting 92-year-old L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, one of the world's richest people. The verdict brings to an end a long-running case that began with a feud between Mrs Bettencourt and daughter. 28 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

The Exploitation of L’Oreal Heiress Liliane Bettencourt

TV Chef Blew £2.8million Inheritance: Leaves Only £33k to Family 24 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

TV Chef Blew £2.8million Inheritance: Leaves Only £33k to Family

A writer encounters the owner of an aging high-class hotel, who tells him of his early years serving as a lobby boy in the hotel's glorious years under an exceptional concierge. 07 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Dramatized Content

The Grand Budapest Hotel | Comedy-Drama Film | 2014

This unscripted streaming docuseries delves into the drama that unfolds when grief and greed collide, exposing family secrets and highlighting the potential for conflict and legal battles over inheritances.  03 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Dramatized Content, Family Disputes

The Will: Family Secrets Revealed | Unscripted Series

Wealthy Portuguese Bachelor Bequeathed his Fortune to 70 Strangers 21 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Wealthy Bachelor Leaves Fortune to Random Strangers

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