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A recent news report by the Wall Street Journal details the latest turn in a high profile litigation regarding the multi-billion dollar estate of Hong Kong heiress Nina Wang. ….
Ruling Handed Down by Hong Kong Court of Appeal in Billion Dollar Estate Fight Continue Reading »
Charitable Giving, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Philanthropy/Charitable GivingMy colleague blogged previously on collaborative law as an approach to consider in resolving estate disputes. I think this is a perfect topic for Valentine’s Day…..
Does Love Make the World Go Around? Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Estate Litigation, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care ManagementThe collaborative law process has traditionally been used in the family law realm, but is it time for the estate and trust bar to use it?….
Collaborative Law: Does it Have a Place in the Estate and Trusts World? Continue Reading »
Contested wills, Elder Law, Estate Litigation, Family Conflict, WillsWhen a parent is disinheriting one or more of their children we should not only advise of the potential repercussions but also offer potential solutions…..
How do you help your clients protect their estate from a moral claim? Continue Reading »
Elder Law, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Executors, WillsHow is it possible for five parties to incur $4,435,050.18 of costs essentially on a four day hearing? The recipe is one part deafness, and one part unreasonableness. ….
Is Anyone Listening? Costs and Judicial Resources Continue Reading »
Contested wills, Estate Litigation, Executors, Trustee Disputes, WillsDo you know where your parent’s keep their will and other important papers? Financial considerations for those diagnosed with a dementia is significant. Being prepared and helping your parents to be prepared is good planning, no matter what the diagnosis….
Check Under the Bed for the Important Papers. Continue Reading »
Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney