The Supreme Court recently ruled in favour of Blue Cross, RSPB and RSPCA in the case of a legacy bequest which was challenged by the donor’s daughter. 13 Aug

Important Case Ruling: Contested Wills and Charities in the UK

Friends Turned Foes: Application of the Limitations Act on Informal Loans | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 12 Aug

Informal Loan Agreements: Goodwill is Not a Guarantee

Sibling Living in Inherited Property: Refuses To Sell 01 Jun

Sibling Living in Inherited Property: Refuses To Sell

Greed and Conflict Among Siblings in Inheritance Matters | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 13 May

Greed and Conflict Among Siblings in Inheritance Matters

The Impact of Digital Assets on Estate Planning and Litigation | Digital Distress | What Happens to Your Digital Assets | Estates Gone Wrong 11 Mar

The Impact of Digital Assets on Estate Planning and Litigation

Putting conditions on bequests to heirs can ensure your beneficiaries act in accordance with your wishes. It could also spark litigation and harm family relationships. 04 Mar

Conditional Bequests: Proceed with Caution

After deliberating for almost one hour, jurors found that a handwritten will, discovered under a sofa cushion by Franklin’s niece after the singer’s death, was signed by the music legend in 2014 and does show her intent. 11 Jul

Jury Reaches Verdict in Battle over Aretha Franklin’s Estate

Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Last Wishes: a Tale of Two Wills 06 Jul

Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Last Wishes: a Tale of Two Wills

The Top 10 Estate Battles Of All Time | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 01 Apr

Probate Disputes: The Top 10 Estate Battles Of All Time

Just because the law allows for a testator to hand-write their own will does not make it a good idea, as a recent court decision shows. Even a harmonious family is likely to end up in court, seeking confirmation that the handwritten document was indeed a valid Holograph Will.  30 Mar

Handwritten Will Declared Invalid by Ontario Judge

Navigating Inheritance Disputes Between Siblings | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Ontario Law | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Mar

Navigating Inheritance Disputes Between Siblings

If Hendrix had even done a simple will that properly spelled out his wishes, a large amount of the litigation would have been avoided and it would have ensured that his wishes were followed. 18 Jan

The Estate of Jimi Hendrix: Decades of Drama & Costly Litigation