Topic
Intestacy
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Tilting the Scales
Trial & Heirs: 5 Estate Planning Stumbling Blocks
Last month, Prince died at the ripe young age of 57. He had no will, as reported by his only full sibling (a sister). She filed for probate of his…
The Faculty Lounge
Snoop on Intestacy
From Business Insider, here: We caught up with Snoop Dogg in his trailer after his performance Tuesday night at the AOL NewFront event in Manhattan, promoting his new AOL series…
Tax, Trusts & Estates Law
Who Gets the Little Red Corvette? We’ll Never Know. The Importance of Having a Will.
Prince was not the first famous person to die without a Will. Others who died intestate include: Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Howard Hughes, Martin Luther King, Jr., Sonny Bono…
The Faculty Lounge
Prince’s Estate
Prince has given us all so many gifts. Most importantly, his music got me through my college years. He gives law professors a particular set of gifts. Since 2006 I've…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Why The Government Will Get Over Half Of Prince’s Estate
As I have previously mentioned the late legendary Prince passed away without a will. This article discusses how over half of his estate may likely go to the government. “Both…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Prince’s Sister Files Emergency Motion For Appointment Of Special Administrator
I have previously discussed the fact that Prince passed away without a will and that his estate will pass via Minnesota intestacy laws. Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson recently filed an…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Prince Of Wills He Was Not, The Crown Will Pass Via Intestacy
The death of the Prince, one of the most influential musicians over the past several decades, shocked the world in what has been a graveyard year for rock royalty. With…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Considerations To Keep In Mind When A Close Family Member Dies Intestate
The death of a parent or other close family member is a trying time for almost everyone but it is especially so when that person dies without a will. In…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Doubt Grows About Existence Of Will For Prince
The unexpected death of legendary musician Prince continues to send shock-waves around the world as fans and friends alike cope with his passing. Sales of his records and movies have…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Can A Person Leave Their Step-Children Nothing If Spouse Dies Without A Will?
This article discusses a situation involving a life insurance policy. A divorce decree from a man’s previous marriage stated that his children from that marriage would be the beneficiaries of…