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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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

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

Charity Awarded Over $1 Million After Will is Upheld | Curated Content | Charitable Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 02 Sep
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  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Charity Awarded Over $1 Million After Will is Upheld

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

James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Lengthy Dispute

Open Family Conversation About Your Will with a Focus on Charities | Charitable Bequests | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 29 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Open Family Conversation About Your Will with a Focus on Charities

Charitable Beneficiaries and Family Members At Odds Over Estate Distribution | Curated Content | Charitable Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 10 Sep
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  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Charitable Beneficiaries & Family Battle Over Estate Distribution

Disney is one of the biggest media companies in the world, with an estimated net worth of nearly $130 billion. From a family-trust-fund feud to generous philanthropic endeavors, here's a look at the three generations of the Disney family. 11 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Disney Family Feud as Heirs Battle for $400 Million Trust Fund

Battles over Marilyn Monroe's estate shed light on the challenges of protecting intellectual property rights posthumously. Disputes emerged over the ownership and commercial use of her image and likeness.  21 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Marilyn Monroe’s Estate Continues to Make People Rich… But Who???

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Pritzker Family Settles Dispute with $900 Million Agreement

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