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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Jay Leno Files for Conservatorship Over Wife Mavis’ Estate After Dementia Diagnosis
Jay Leno has filed for conservatorship for his wife, Mavis, who has been diagnosed with dementia. He initiated the conservatorship to establish a living trust for her future care in…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Jay Leno Files for Conservatorship Over Wife Mavis’ Estate After Dementia Diagnosis
Jay Leno has filed for conservatorship for his wife, Mavis, who has been diagnosed with dementia. He initiated the conservatorship to establish a living trust for her future care in…
Pennsylvania Family Law
Walking Jay Leno’s Path: The Family Member in Decline
In each instance where we write about the domestic problems of the rich and famous we try to note that their resources make their lives and their choices inherently different.…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Cher files for conservatorship of son Elijah Blue Allman
Cher has filed for temporary legal conservatorship of her adult son, Elijah Blue Allman, based on his alleged ongoing struggles with substance abuse. The petition, filed in Los Angeles Superior…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Cher files for conservatorship of son Elijah Blue Allman
Cher has filed for temporary legal conservatorship of her adult son, Elijah Blue Allman, based on his alleged ongoing struggles with substance abuse. The petition, filed in Los Angeles Superior…
Legal Profession Blog
Ordinary Prudence, The Downward Spiral And The Two Minute Warning
The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a recusal motionThis is an interlocutory appeal as of right, pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 10B, filed by the appellants…
Family Law Prof Blog
The Blind Side Follow Up
By Family Law
From Naomi Cahn (UVA), writing for the Conversation:What’s the difference between adoption and conservatorship? Millions of dollars and the freedom to make your own choices, if you ask retired football…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Q&A: What is a Conservatorship and Why Was Michael Oher Under One?
NFL player Michael Oher found himself in the spotlight after the 2009 movie “The Blind Side,” depicting his life of supposed adoption out of poverty into an affluent family. Earlier…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Q&A: What is a Conservatorship and Why Was Michael Oher Under One?
NFL player Michael Oher found himself in the spotlight after the 2009 movie “The Blind Side,” depicting his life of supposed adoption out of poverty into an affluent family. Earlier…
ContractsProf Blog
Blind Sided
On the first day of class each year, I tell my contracts students about the blog. They may or may not think that they are interested in contracts law, but…