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Celebrity probate battles deal with the same legal issues that courts handle every day for many families that are not in the news.
Even after death, managing wealth can be complicated, slow and deeply contested.
Selling a sports team is much more complicated than selling assets found in a typical estate, such as houses and cars.
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.
Taking good care of your pets can include leaving clear directions to ensure their needs are met once you’re gone.
Even after departing this world, artists have plenty of legal tools to protect their creative vision.
Restrictions that seem reasonable during life can backfire after death.
The singer’s home reflects the rags-to-riches trajectory that epitomizes the American Dream. Yet Presley and his estate were seen as not quite refined enough to reflect true upward mobility.
Online tools promise to democratize estate planning and will preparation, but users are responsible for complying with state laws.
Dying without a will can cause all sorts of problems for families.
