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Your Digital Assets: The Mess Left Behind | Digital Distress | Online Accounts | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 29 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Your Digital Assets: The Mess Left Behind

Estate Planning Lesson From Disney Movies 27 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Timeless Estate Planning Lessons from Nine Disney Classics

My mom, 65, inherited $450K when my dad died — but now she’s hooked on slots and burning through the cash. How can I protect our family’s assets before it’s too late? 27 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Squandered Fortunes

My Mom Inherited $450k: Now She’s ‘Hooked on Slots’

Miami retiree alleges 3ABN executives misled him into signing away 400 acres in the Bahamas that had been in his family for four generations 27 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Nonprofit Christian Ministry: Property Disputes & Scandals

Family in Legal Battle with Housekeeper over Richard Simmons' Estate 26 Sep
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  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Richard Simmons’ Estate: Family in Legal Battle with Housekeeper

Choosing the right estate planning attorney is vital for ensuring that your wishes are honored and your assets are properly managed. By following these tips, you can ensure a smoother transition of assets and provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. 25 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Choose The Right Estate Planning Attorney?

Just crafting a will isn’t enough... You need to keep it up-to-date and make changes after certain events occur to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. Updating your will can also help prevent family squabbles over inheritance down the road. 23 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Life Events

Crafting a Will is Not Enough: You Need to Revisit Your Estate Plan

Murdoch Family Legal Battle Highlights a Harsh Reality: No Trust is Airtight | Family Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Sep
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  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Murdoch Family Legal Battle: “No Trust is Airtight!”

High-profile estate disputes can offer invaluable lessons in effective estate planning. One prominent case is that of oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II and his brief marriage to Anna Nicole Smith. 23 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Estate Planning Lessons from J. Howard Marshall II’s Case

Whether it’s rare stamps, vintage cars, or limited-edition action figures... when it comes to passing these treasures on to your heirs, collectibles present several unique challenges in estate planning. 23 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Collectibles

An Inheritance Lawyer’s Guide to Estate Planning for Collectibles

Estate Planning Can Be Difficult: Surprises Complicate Things Further | Curated Content | Communication Breakdowns | Estates Gone Wrong 22 Sep
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  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Estate Planning is Difficult: Don’t Complicate it With Surprises

James Gandolfini’s estate planning missteps cost $30M. The oversight in Gandolfini’s plan serves as a reminder of the risks involved in relying solely on a will— no matter how straightforward the intent. 20 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Estate Planning Lessons from James Gandolfini’s $70 Million Estate

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