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Wills
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Legal Theory Blog
Hirsch on Wills as Physical Documents
Adam J. Hirsch (University of San Diego School of Law) has posted Will as Thing (UC Davis Law Review, volume 59, issue 4 (forthcoming 2026)) on SSRN. Here is the…
HEIRS & SUCCESSES
Costs in contested probate proceedings
When a Will is lost or destroyed, the presumption of intentional destruction (animo revocandi) either does not arise or is rebutted successfully. The key principles established in Sugden v Lord…
New York Probate Lawyer Blog
Did You Know That A Person Must Have Standing To File Objections To A New York Last Will and Testament
The New York Probate Lawyer Blog has published many articles concerning New York trusts and estates and the settlement of probate and intestate estates. When a person dies, a determination…
Bartlesville Law Blog
How to Make a Will Electronically
By Kyle Persaud
Recently, the Oklahoma legislature enacted a law that allows you to execute your will, or other estate planning documents,...
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Gene Hackman’s Children “Not Named In His Will, But Could Still Claim Estate”: Report
Gene Hackman left his $80 million estate to his late wife Betsy Arakawa in his will, with no mention of his three children from a previous marriage. Authorities have determined…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Gene Hackman Left Fortune to Deceased Wife, Nothing for Kids
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in New Mexico. His will, written in 2005, left his entire $80 million fortune to Arakawa, leaving…
Pennsylvania Divorce and Domestic Relations Blog
Don’t Let Changes in Your Will Lead the Way to Future Estate Litigation
By Mark Ashton
Just about all of us have been reading about 95 year old Gene Hackman and his 65 year old wife who were recently found dead in their New Mexico home.…
Premack Probate and Estate Planning Blog
Appointing Co-Executors for Your Will: What to Consider
By Paul Premack
Dear Mr. Premack: I want all three of my sons to have an equal say as executors of my Will. I'm planning to leave my home to all of them...
Leaving A Loving Legacy
Will vs. Trust: What Is the Best Option for Protecting Your Estate?
Planning for the future means making sure your assets go to the right people without unnecessary complications. A clear estate plan helps prevent confusion and ensures your wishes are carried…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Frank Fritz’s dad contests ‘American Pickers’ star’s will
The validity of late "American Pickers" star Frank Fritz's will is being challenged by his father, William Fritz. Frank, who died from complications of a stroke in September, allegedly had…