When a loved one passes away, it is a good idea to get the assistance of an estate attorney, if for no other reason than to deal with all...

The Michael Jackson estate has seen so much litigation that it should probably get bulk discounts for court and lawyer's fees. The latest...

James Brown intended for his estate to give millions to poor children. However, he passed away 11 years ago, and the children have still...

A fight over the archives of the late author Arthur Miller pitted two deep-pocketed educational institutions against each other. Arthur...

Despite his higher than average personal wealth, there are significant challenges to making sure that all of Stephen Paddock's victims...

It is not always the best idea to name a close family member to be the executor of your estate. It can cause problems, as was the case...

For its role in administering an estate, JPMorgan was sued for damages by the widow and two stepchildren. A jury awarded the plaintiffs...

Salvador Dali was well known both for his eccentric art and his eccentric lifestyle. He was not known to have any children, but one...

One of the many tasks that the executor of an estate has, is to assess whether anyone owes the estate any money or could be determined to...

It is not a secret that most Americans owe money to someone. The people of the U.S. are used to buying things on credit and, as a...

Two of deceased actor Alan Thicke's sons have entered the probate case to settle their father's estate with a unique claim. The have...

If a deceased person or the estate of that person has reasonable legal recourse against some other person or entity, then it is...

Estate battles have been going on between siblings for as long as there have been estates and wealthy people who pass away. History books...

You might have seen a television documentary or a movie about someone who disappears. With hundreds of channels in need of content the...

When pension plans first became a popular benefit in the U.S. it was normal for people to stay employed by the same company throughout...

Probate & Estate Administration Probate and estate administration procedures are never described with any of the following terms:...

T The full details of the Bruce Wasserstein estate battle are lurid and somewhat difficult to follow. It is alleged that in 2007...

Both of the sons of convicted Ponzi scheme felon Bernie Madoff have passed away. One committed suicide and the other passed away from...

The last couple of years of Harper Lee's life were full of controversy for many of the author's fans. The novelist had stated many times...

Jim Wright spent 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and eventually served as the Speaker of the House. He resigned in 1989...