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Some events in life have unexpected effects... Inheriting a large sum of money can be like that. It sounds good, but it is often riddled with conflicting emotions and unexpected challenges. 04 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Life Events

The Unexpected Effects of Sudden Inherited Wealth

Court Upholds Validity Of Wills Despite Claims Of Undue Influence | Recent ruling: The importance of assessing claims of undue influence within the context of deceased's broader relationships and intentions 18 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Court Upholds Validity of Wills Despite Claims of Undue Influence

Alleged Undue Influence & Incapacity Dismissed by Ontario Superior Court 05 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Alleged Undue Influence & Incapacity Dismissed by Court

Robbie Robertson’s Children Accuse Widow of "Financial Elder Abuse" | Family Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 12 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Robbie Robertson’s Children Accuse Widow of “Financial Elder Abuse”

UK docuseries "Inheritance Wars" features gripping and shocking true stories of families dragged through the courts by grief and greed... 17 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Dramatized Content, Family Disputes

Inheritance Wars | UK Documentary Series | 2023

Estate planning plays a crucial role in crime dramas like The Sixth Commandment, where financial manipulation and inheritance fraud drive the plot. 17 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Dramatized Content, Family Disputes

The Sixth Commandment | True Crime Drama | 2023

A will in terrorem clause, also known as a "No-Contest" clause, is a legal provision that can be included in a will to discourage beneficiaries from challenging its validity. This clause disinherits any beneficiary who contests the will, which means they will not receive any inheritance. 10 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

What is an “In Terrorem Clause” and How Does it Work?

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?

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

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Careers, families, and assets no longer fit neatly within a single jurisdiction... As lives become increasingly global, estate planning must reflect that reality.

Cross-Border Estate Planning Lessons from a Destination Wedding

When someone manipulates a vulnerable person into changing their estate plan, affected family members may challenge the documents based on undue influence.

Undue Influence: Proving Someone Manipulated an Estate Plan

Estate theft is a serious allegation that can have lasting consequences. Whether you’re pursuing a claim or defending against one, taking the right legal steps is critical in safeguarding the interests of the estate as well as your own.  

What to Do if You Suspect —or Have Been Accused of— Estate Theft

This episode of Financial Decoder explores inheritance from both perspectives: the person planning to pass on wealth and the heir receiving it.

Financial Decoder Podcast Examines “Both Sides of an Inheritance”

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