Regardless of the reasons, there are times when legal disputes may arise related to a loved one's estate plan. Anytime people have lost a loved one and probate litigation lands on the table, emotions can run extremely high. A great way to get help resolving these...
Probate Litigation
Trust administrator proposes plan to test heirs in Prince estate
Amid continuing rumors that Prince actually left behind a will -- and that the will might be located in another country -- the estate is moving forward with administrative processes. The administrator of the trust currently holding the Prince estate has proposed a...
Are you prepared for the probate process?
If someone you know has recently died, or if you have a loved one in the golden years of life, then probate processes are likely in your future. This is especially true if your loved one has asked you to be the executor of his or her will, which means you will have...
Probate litigation in New York
The period of time following the loss of a loved one'd death is emotionally traumatic for all family members and friends of the individual who died. It is enough just to process the intensity of feelings and emotions that will come -- often in waves -- during the...
Heirs seek additional royalties from Disney
Disney is currently facing a lawsuit from heirs to the man who wrote some of the songs related to the animated version of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book." The animated movie was released by Disney in 1967. According to the lawsuit, the man in question wrote...
Help your loved ones avoid probate litigation after your death
It is often difficult to contemplate the end of your life. We all know we will pass away one day, but most people do not like to think about that. It is understandable to feel this way, but it is also unwise. The legacy we leave behind is not simply the sum of our...
Heirs in legal battle over 85-year-old song lyrics
Last month, we discussed the importance of including all possible assets in your estate plan -- including online assets such as your Facebook account. Creative and social assets are things you might have a personal interest in controlling, and you might want them...
Abbott and Costello heirs lose lawsuit over puppet monologue
The heirs of comedy team Abbott and Costello recently lost in court after filing a lawsuit regarding what is possibly the duo's most famous skit. The lawsuit alleged that Broadway musical "Hand to God" lifted material from the skit "Who's on First." According to...
Municipality sues estate of deceased couple for unmaintained home
A township has sued the estate of a deceased couple because their former home -- which the estate still owns -- has been overrun by weeds and become unsightly. Officials from the Michigan town where the home is situated claim that they did not have any other choice...
Estate-related disputes require skilled legal representation
Unfortunately, not all probate issues proceed as smoothly as New York residents hope they will. Litigation revolving around trusts, wills and estates has become more prevalent than ever in the state. Most of these roadblocks occur because family members disagree about...