High legal and ethical standards apply to estate executors and trustees. It is essential to understand your obligations... 27 Sep

Estate Executor “Self-Dealing” Assets: Conflict of Interest

Abusive Guardianships: Prevention & Taking Action 19 Sep

Abusive Guardianships: Prevention & Taking Action

Who hasn’t daydreamed about inheriting a multimillion-dollar fortune from some previously unknown distant relative... Scammers know how alluring that fantasy can be. 06 Sep

Inheritance Scams: Preying On Your Windfall Fantasy

Money left to Heart and Stroke Foundation in Will Allegedly Misappropriated | Curated Content | Charitable Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 31 Aug

Alleged Misappropriation of Substantial Charitable Bequest

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

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

When Caretakers Empty the Coffers: A Look at Guardianship Fraud

Guardianship Scams: The Stuff of Recurring Nightmares | Ransacking the Wealth and Autonomy of Countless Older Americans | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Feb

Guardianship Scams: The Stuff of Recurring Nightmares

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

After a break-in, a frail elderly woman is found dead in her flat by her neighbor. Tipped off by the victim's granddaughter Connie, the investigation focuses on the old lady's live-in caregiver. 11 Aug

Law & Order: UK | Episode “Mortal” | 2013

Jay Pritzker quietly built a $15 billion empire of more than 200 companies, including Hyatt Hotels Corp., and a network of 1,000 family trusts. 07 Jan

Pritzker Family Settles Dispute with $900 Million Agreement