Planning to Care for Beloved Pets Who Outlive Owners
Not every pet whose owner passes away is as lucky as those owned by a woman in the Raleigh area. When she was in home hospice care and two days [...]
Battle Over Bomber Jacket Shifts Gears When Taxes are Due
This is an unusual case concerning a rare and valuable World War II fighter pilot's jacket, which made its way to court in part because of the value of the [...]
One Man’s Favorite Portrait is an Executor’s Nightmare
Nude photographs of the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat were posted on several art websites, and the estate's attorneys furiously demanded that they be taken down. But no one is certain if [...]
Art Collections Call for Careful Consideration of Tax Burdens on Heirs
Creating a plan for estates that include illiquid assets like art collections requires careful planning and specialized knowledge. Depending on the value of the collection, heirs may end up with [...]
Every Dog May Have His Day, But This Dog is Having His Day in Court
When one of the creators of The Simpsons passed away, he left his beloved dog in the care of a dear friend. But the estate of Sam Simon has so [...]
Request by Attenborough Illustrates Importance of Documenting Final Wishes
Beloved and respected actor and director Lord Richard Attenborough included his final wishes in his will, which were extremely specific and somewhat unusual. Because he made his wishes clear, they [...]
Disbarred Lawyer at the Center of Messy Inheritance Dispute
Unpleasant as it is, it’s not unusual for family members to sue each other over inheritance disputes. Usually the animosity is directed against each other. In this case, however, the [...]
Judge Makes Unusual Decision in Unusual Case: Sealing Probate Records
Probate records are part of the public record and can be seen by anyone. But judges do have the ability to seal probate records if they deem it necessary or [...]
Famous Musician Stevie Wonder’s Luck with Contracts is No Luck at All
The widow of eccentric entertainment lawyer Johanan Vigoda has sued legendary musician Stevie Wonder for millions in unpaid royalties. The dispute centers on a contractual provision in the contract. The [...]
Who is Responsible for Making Rent Payments When a Tenant Passes Away?
What happens when someone renting an apartment or a home passes away? While the distribution of assets does not include rental property, the estate includes a liability - the lease [...]
Planning to Care for Beloved Pets Who Outlive Owners
Not every pet whose owner passes away is as lucky as those owned by a woman in the Raleigh area. When she was in home hospice care and two days [...]
Battle Over Bomber Jacket Shifts Gears When Taxes are Due
This is an unusual case concerning a rare and valuable World War II fighter pilot's jacket, which made its way to court in part because of the value of the [...]
One Man’s Favorite Portrait is an Executor’s Nightmare
Nude photographs of the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat were posted on several art websites, and the estate's attorneys furiously demanded that they be taken down. But no one is certain if [...]
Art Collections Call for Careful Consideration of Tax Burdens on Heirs
Creating a plan for estates that include illiquid assets like art collections requires careful planning and specialized knowledge. Depending on the value of the collection, heirs may end up with [...]
Every Dog May Have His Day, But This Dog is Having His Day in Court
When one of the creators of The Simpsons passed away, he left his beloved dog in the care of a dear friend. But the estate of Sam Simon has so [...]
Request by Attenborough Illustrates Importance of Documenting Final Wishes
Beloved and respected actor and director Lord Richard Attenborough included his final wishes in his will, which were extremely specific and somewhat unusual. Because he made his wishes clear, they [...]
Disbarred Lawyer at the Center of Messy Inheritance Dispute
Unpleasant as it is, it’s not unusual for family members to sue each other over inheritance disputes. Usually the animosity is directed against each other. In this case, however, the [...]
Judge Makes Unusual Decision in Unusual Case: Sealing Probate Records
Probate records are part of the public record and can be seen by anyone. But judges do have the ability to seal probate records if they deem it necessary or [...]
Famous Musician Stevie Wonder’s Luck with Contracts is No Luck at All
The widow of eccentric entertainment lawyer Johanan Vigoda has sued legendary musician Stevie Wonder for millions in unpaid royalties. The dispute centers on a contractual provision in the contract. The [...]
Who is Responsible for Making Rent Payments When a Tenant Passes Away?
What happens when someone renting an apartment or a home passes away? While the distribution of assets does not include rental property, the estate includes a liability - the lease [...]