Balancing fairness with religious and cultural customs in estates— The law requires equality between men and women. Following tradition may not stand up in court... 09 Mar

Balancing Cultural Tradition and Estate Law in BC

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

When a Charitable Bequest in a Will Goes Wrong | Curated Content | Charitable Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 01 Nov

When a Charitable Bequest in a Will Goes Wrong

Bitter family feuds and succession battles are not new to the Canadian business landscape. In fact, some of Canada’s most prominent family-owned firms have had very public brawls... 08 Nov

Canada’s History of Family Firm Feuds Rivals “Succession”

Succession-style feud settled as court sides with Edward Rogers: The fight for Rogers Communications has riven one of Canada’s richest families— and it began with an accidental 'butt dial'... 06 Nov

Succession-Style Feud: The Fight for Rogers Communications

Can You Contest a Will That Leaves Your Parent’s Money to a Charity? When Should You Contest Your Parent’s Charitable Will Bequest? 22 Oct

Can You Contest a Will that Leaves Your Parent’s Money to a Charity?

James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Nearly 15-Year Dispute | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 20 Jul

James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Lengthy Dispute

Family Conflict Results in Long-Term Estate Litigation over Secret Trust and Mutual Wills Agreement | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 09 Sep

Family Conflict Results in Long-Term Estate Litigation

Gene Roddenberry is widely known as the mind behind Star Trek but less well known is his ugly estate litigation fight that centered around the definition of “Star Trek.” 07 Aug

To Boldly Go Where No Estate Litigation Has Gone Before

The members of one of Canada’s wealthiest dynasties are now openly accusing each other of reckless spending, incompetent leadership and outright fraud... in a web of litigation so complex it could keep them bound up in court for years to come. 17 Jun

Stronach Family Trust Dispute: Inside the $500-Million Feud

Disinheriting a child can tear a family apart, if —revealed only after the parent in question has died— it comes as a surprise. Much of this conflict can be avoided if the parent in question has a candid conversation with family members in advance. 16 Apr

Disinheriting a Child Shouldn’t Take Your Family By Surprise!

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

The Exploitation of L’Oreal Heiress Liliane Bettencourt