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Reforming a Will Because of a Mistake
A new decision by the Supreme Court of California has interesting implications for when a will can be reformed by the court. Irving Duke created
Types of Assets in Wealthy Estates
Wealthy people can have all sorts of different assets. However, the majority of assets held by wealthy people when they pass away fall into a
Guardianship Abuse Is Rampant
Guardians are supposed to look after and protect the interests of their wards. Unfortunately, it has become all too common for guardians to take advantage
Not Having Children Does Not Mean You Do Not Need an Estate Plan
If you do not have any children, you might not think that you need to bother with having an estate plan. However, having an estate
Estate Planning for Art
The more valuable an art collection gets, the tougher it is to create an estate plan for it. If you are not careful, your heirs
Richard Attenborough’s Final Resting Places
Lord Richard Attenborough made a name for himself as an actor and director. Now that he has passed away, he is making another name for
Artist’s Estate Demands Nude Photos Be Removed
Recently the estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat demanded that nude photographs of the artist be taken off of a website. However, that might not have been
Why the Value of James Brown’s Estate Matters
Litigation over the estate of James Brown has been ongoing for nearly a decade. The issue of whether Brown was married at the time of
What Is the Worst That Can Happen Without A Will?
Despite hearing many warnings, people do not believe that anything bad will possibly happen if they never get a will. They assume that their family
Battle between Auction Houses Comes to a Close
A war between auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s over the right to auction off A. Alfred Taubman’s art collection has come to an end, with
Why You Should Plan Ahead For Your Own Death
Most people would probably say that planning ahead is generally a good idea. However, when it comes to what might happen at the end of
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