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Disinheritance
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Richard ‘Old Man’ Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars’ Cuts Son, Christopher, Out of His Will
Richard 'Old Man' Harrison of the History Channel's Pawn Stars fame passed away last month at the age of 77. His will has now been filed and a 2017 amendment…
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How to Disinherit a Child: 5 Tips to do so Successfully
The decision to disinherit can be a personal one and definitely should not be made lightly. If that fateful choice needs to be made due to irresponsibility, criminal activity, or…
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Disinheritance vs. Forced Heirship
The American system of inheritance allows individuals to exercise a relatively unfettered freedom to choose their beneficiaries, whether it be their immediate family, charity, or really anyone they see fit.…
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Jerry Lewis’ Daughter on Being Left out of His Will
Jerry Lewis’s will does not leave anything to or even mention anyone named Suzan. Well, so what? There are many names not mentioned in Lewis’s will. Suzan Minoret Lewis, the…
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Take It or Leave It: The Perilous Decision of Whether to Violate a No Contest Clause
One of the most dramatic areas of California trust and estate litigation is no contest clauses. No contest clauses bring a made-for-tv excitement to the practice of trust and estate…
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Article on Disinheritance Against the EU Regulation on Succession (No. 650/2012). Polish Law Perspective
Mariusz Załucki recently published an Article entitled, Disinheritance Against the EU Regulation on Succession (No. 650/2012). Polish Law Perspective, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Law eJournal (2017). Provided below is an…
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Article on Expanding the Slayer Rule in Florida: Why Elder Abuse Should Trigger Disinheritance
Natasa Glisic recently published an Article entitled, Expanding the Slayer Rule in Florida: Why Elder Abuse Should Trigger Disinheritance, 22 Barry L. Rev. 111 (2016). Provided below is an abstract…
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Anderson Cooper Disinherited from Vanderbilt Estate
Anderson Cooper has recently revealed that his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, will not provide him an inheritance. His mother reportedly inherited around a $200 million fortune, so where will it all…
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Article on Elder Abuse Disinheritance Legislation
Emily Irwin recently published an Article entitled, Protecting Mamaw and Her Estate: Elder Abuse Disinheritance in Kentucky, 54 U. Louisville L. Rev. 307 (2016). Provided below is an abstract of…
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New Jersey Allows Disinheritance Based on Religion
A New Jersey appeals court in In re Estate of Kenneth E. Jameson recently held that the law does not bar an individual from disinheriting their child for religiously discriminatory…