Family Conflict

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‘Baby boomers under 75 set to inherit $750 B in next decade’- CIBC

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I have a friend who inherited 1 million dollars from a distant uncle. Sounds like a healthy inter generational wealth transfer occurred. She has no children. She does not worry about whether she will be leaving an inheritance. Instead, she enjoyed a trip around the world and is keeping money aside for her golden years……..

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Charitable Giving, Elder Care, Estate Administration, Family Conflict, Philanthropy/Charitable Giving

Deceased’s Will So Hateful it is Suspicious

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When WW finally received a copy of her father’s will, after more than a year of chasing her father’s second wife to produce it, she read these words: I have equally considered my two children and leave them absolutely nothing. [WW] is entirely without morality and who ‘did not know’ if she could tell the truth in a Court. She is less a person than her mother. G-d help anyone….

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Contested wills, Estate Litigation, Family Conflict, Testamentary Capacity, Undue influence, Wills

“The Nest” – Not Your Typical Book Review

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Today’s blog was written by Elaine Blades, TEP The Nest, by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, currently sits near the top of several best seller lists. It’s a novel about four adult siblings and how the prospect of their imminent shared inheritance – known affectionately as “The Nest” – affects them individually and collectively. The inheritance was intended by their late father to be a “modest, mid-life supplement” for his four children…..

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Estate Planning, Family Conflict, In the News, Succession Planning

Sumner and National Amusements

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In a number of previous Blogs, there have been references to famous families feuding over estates. This Blog is about a similar story except that the subject, Sumner Redstone, is still alive at 92 years of age. For those who don’t know, Sumner Redstone is a media mogul. He currently owns the majority interest in Viacom and CBS Corporation (through National Amusements Inc.), estimated to be worth around $5 billion…..

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Capacity Law, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship Disputes, Succession Planning, Testamentary Capacity, Undue influence
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