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Daughters of late Hollywood legend Paul Newman filed a lawsuit against the Newman's Own Foundation (NOF), claiming their father's legacy is "under assault" by the "very organization he founded in an effort to preserve and expand that legacy." 23 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Paul Newman’s Daughters Claim Father’s Legacy is ‘Under Assault’

By approaching estate planning with openness and involving your family in the conversation, you create a legacy of love, respect, and financial security that extends beyond your lifetime. 20 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

What & When Should You Tell Your Children About Their Inheritance?

All of our personal losses, such as the death of a loved one, have financial aspects. Survivors are faced with making money decisions and dealing with finances while they are grieving. There is nothing wrong with asking for help. 06 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Loss & Transition: Coping with Finances While Coping with Grief

Even "under-the-radar" decisions, by the U.S. Supreme Court, have far-reaching consequences and significant impact on the law. This article highlights five Supreme Court decisions that have impacted estate planning and elder law. 01 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

U.S. Supreme Court Decisions that Impacted Estate & Elder Law

Individual family members bring their own perspectives and values to the estate planning process. However, good communication can help head off potential multi-generational conflicts before they happen. 10 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Generational Estate Planning: Communication is Key!

Estranged siblings return home to bury their mother and claim their rightful inheritance. They quickly discover she hid the deed to the entire estate somewhere on the property, so they must work together to unravel clues. 25 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Dramatized Content

The Greatest Inheritance | Comedy Drama | 2022

The Will of Marlon Brando: A Lesson in Estate Planning | Inheritance Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Court Battles | Estates Gone Wrong 21 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

The Will of Marlon Brando: A Lesson in Estate Planning

The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Wills | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 08 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Wills

Glossary: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning | Plain-English definitions of common terms used in estate planning and probate 04 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Common Terms Used in Estate Planning and Probate

Just as there are an infinite variety of collector cars, the experience of owning them is different for everyone. One aspect, however, is universal: When you leave this earth, your cars stay behind. You can’t take ’em with you... 25 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Collectibles

Your Beloved Vintage Cars: Make Your Intentions Known!

Aging Baby Boomers Raise the Risk of a Long-Term-Care Crisis in the U.S. | Curated Content | Elder Care | Long-Term Care | Estates Gone Wrong 08 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Aging Baby Boomers Raise the Risk of a Long-Term-Care Crisis

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?

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