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Will Contest
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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Protecting Assets While Contesting A Will
If a person is thinking about contesting a Will they may want to take measures to protect estate assets from being depleted by the current beneficiaries. These measures often involve…
New Jersey Law Blog
Preserving Assets of an Estate During a Will Contest
If you are at the point that you have decided to contest a Will, there is often a concern that the assets of the Estate may be depleted by the…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Richard Scaife’s Daughter Contests Father’s Will
The daughter of the late billionaire publisher Richard Mellon Scaife is contesting her fathers will by alleging that he was subjected to undue influence. Jennie Scaife alleges that Mr. Scaife’s…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Woman On Trial For Murder Of Father While Trying To Get His Estate
A Kansas City woman is in court seeking to be the beneficiary of her father's estate at the same time she of trial for his murder. Susan Van Note is…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
CLE On Will Contests and Spousal Election
The American Bar Association Paralegal Elearning Program is presenting a CLE entitled, Introduction to Will Contests and Spousal Election, Thursday, June 25, 2015, 12:30-1:30pm Central, online. Here is why you…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
CLE On Introduction To Will Contests And Spousal Election
The American Bar Association Paralegal EProgram is presenting a CLE entitled, Introduction to Will Contests and Spousal Election, Thursday June 25, 2015, 12:30-1:30pm Central, online. Here is why you should…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
B.B. King Heirs Challenge Musician’s Will
I have previously discussed the ongoing legal battle between some of B.B. King’s heirs and his former manager and executor, Laverne Toney. Attorney Larissa Drohobyczer, who represents the blues legend’s…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
New Twist In Will Of Art Dealer Who Left Waitresses $100,000
The will of Robert Ellsworth, the art dealer who left two waitresses $50,000 each, is now being challenged by his live in boyfriend on the basis that Mr. Ellsworth lacked…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Grave Digger Sentenced to Prison
A New Hampshire woman has been sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years in prison after digging up her father’s grave in search of his “real will.” Melanie Nash told police she…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Will Battle After Man Leaves Inheritance to Builder
A builder was left £500,000 after refusing to take payment from a pensioner for cleaning out his gutters; but now, Daniel Bryan Sharp faces a bitter Court battle.Sharp says he…