Celebrity probate battles deal with the same legal issues that courts handle every day for many families that are not in the news.
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Whether or not there’s a will, the results are the same.
Even after death, managing wealth can be complicated, slow and deeply contested.
These rules have a long history in the United States. They played a role in the notorious murders by the Menendez brothers and Scott Peterson.
The richest Americans can largely avoid paying income and other taxes. A new book explains the history.
Australia’s economy is heavily reliant on family firms. Getting succession planning right is crucial.
What makes Brooke Hogan’s case unusual is that she asked to be disinherited to avoid a court battle over her celebrity father’s estate.
The drama playing out over the late actor’s assets offers valuable lessons for anyone leaving an estate – large or small – to their loved ones or a favorite charity.
Choosing the right person to manage the assets you leave behind can be just as important as selecting who will inherit your property.
Only a tiny fraction of Americans are rich enough for it to matter anyway. And many wealthy taxpayers already locked their existing assets into estate plans that they can’t change.
Research suggests having an income that is guaranteed to last until death can reduce stress and boost retirees’ spending.
Fruit flies have contributed to some of the most important scientific discoveries over the last century. They should be celebrated – not sprayed.
South African law hasn’t specifically recognised the traditional concept of a communal family house.
A new book sorts the myths from the facts in a comprehensive account of how the former president became the United States’ most powerful businessmen.
Restrictions that seem reasonable during life can backfire after death.
Even the most careful trust planning is no substitute for family harmony.
It’s now common knowledge loans and gifts from family are a large part of breaking into the housing market. But how is parental financial support being used in other areas?
Legal expert on the obscure law that makes King Charles and Prince Williams the heirs of people who die without wills or close relatives in Lancashire and Cornwall.
The transfer of township rental houses to inhabitants did not necessarily give families greater security. “Family houses” were frequently acquired by individuals.
The Marriage Bill should strike a balance between preserving non-discriminatory cultural and religious practices and promoting liberal values.
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