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Did Stepmom File a Fake Will?

Did Stepmom File a Fake Will?

There is nothing new about children of a deceased millionaire fighting with a step-parent over the estate. A case in New York, however, is a

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New Problem for Ernie Banks’ Estate

New Problem for Ernie Banks’ Estate

The estate of Ernie Banks has been involved in a bitter feud with his ex-wife. As if that were not enough, now one of his

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Who Gets Robin Williams’ Bikes?

Who Gets Robin Williams’ Bikes?

In all areas of life, people fight over seemingly petty things. In legal matters, people who are already at odds over something important, will often

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Inheritance Scammers Still Exist

Inheritance Scammers Still Exist

Most scammers are not very creative or original. They do not need to be, because ordinary, run-of-the-mill scams that have worked for decades continue to

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Texas Attorney General in More Trouble?

Texas Attorney General in More Trouble?

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is already facing a felony indictment. Now, his role in a trust case is being called into question. Tanner Hunt,

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Fractional Art Ownership and the Estate Tax

Fractional Art Ownership and the Estate Tax

A recent Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling has potentially profound implications for how the IRS values and applies the estate tax when the estate

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Forfeiture of Cherry King’s Estate

Forfeiture of Cherry King’s Estate

When property is used in the commission of a crime or when it is purchased with the proceeds of a criminal act, government offices can

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Inheritance Used to Prove Mom’s Murder

Inheritance Used to Prove Mom’s Murder

People often worry that their children will waste their inheritances. If she could be asked, one woman from Utah would probably be quite pleased about

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Be Mindful of the Statute of Limitations

Be Mindful of the Statute of Limitations

Every civil action in the United States is subject to a statute of limitations. That is a time period within which a lawsuit must be

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New EU Inheritance Rules Could Affect Americans with Property in Europe

New EU Inheritance Rules Could Affect Americans with Property in Europe

New rules on inheritance laws have come into effect in the European Union which basically allows people to choose which laws they want to apply

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Will Challenged Over Promise to Keep Sexual Abuse Secret

Will Challenged Over Promise to Keep Sexual Abuse Secret

When a person promises to give a certain inheritance to another person and breaks that promise in a will, it is possible to challenge the

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New Rules for Family Partnerships Coming Soon

New Rules for Family Partnerships Coming Soon

The IRS has long been upset that courts have allowed wealthy families to put their assets in family partnerships or limited liability companies and receive

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