Loading Quotes...

Bill Davidson’s estate settles lawsuits

September 2, 2010

The Detroit Free Press featured an article recently about the lawsuits surrounding the estate of the late owner of the Detroit Pistons, Bill Davidson.  You can read our prior article about the estate here.
The estate of the late William Davidson has been the target of at least three lawsuits seeking to wrest at least $20 [...]

Read the full article →

Joe Jackson refuses to stay out of the Michael Jackson estate

August 30, 2010

Even though Michael Jackson’s father was not included as a beneficiary in his will or trust, it hasn’t stopped Joe Jackson from trying to intercede in the legal proceedings surrounding the estate.  First, he asked the judge to remove estate executors John Branca and John McClain.
The probate judge dismissed his claims, saying he lacked “standing” in [...]

Read the full article →

Families Needed for new TV show “Estate Wars”

August 25, 2010

We are consulting for a new television pilot called “Estate Wars,” which involves families fighting or in conflict over personal effects (antiques, coin collections or jewelry) after a loved one passes away.  The goal of the show is to have the conflict resolved with the help of an appraiser and mediator.
If you know any families involved in a [...]

Read the full article →

Happy anniversary of Elvis Presley’s “death”

August 16, 2010

I’ve had many people contact me wondering about Eliza Presley’s case and her efforts to prove that she is the daughter of Vernon Presley and half-sister of Elvis Presley.  In doing so, she’s also trying to show that Elvis is still alive and she has DNA evidence to prove it.
So it seemed appropriate to share [...]

Read the full article →

Gary Coleman estate battles about to heat up

August 13, 2010

It’s been a relatively-quiet couple of months in the Gary Coleman estate, after the two weeks of craziness that followed his sudden death on May 28, 2010.  It looks like that’s about to change.
A short recap:  Coleman’s ex-wife, Shannon Price, used her medical power of attorney document to terminate Coleman’s life support, which upset his estranged parents.  [...]

Read the full article →

The Barnes Art Collection Controversy, Part II

August 9, 2010

Dr. Albert Barnes built one of the most impressive art collections ever owned by a private individual. Its value was estimated to be more than 25 billion dollars.  The controversy surrounding the collection decades after Dr. Barnes died rocked the art world.
This is the second installment of a two-part series covering the controversy.  [...]

Read the full article →

The Barnes Art Collection Controversy, Part I

August 4, 2010

The powerful story surrounding the legacy of Dr. Albert C. Barnes and his historic art collection was captured in a documentary released on DVD last week, called The Art of the Steal.
While this isn’t the typical way we track down stories, it certainly was highly entertaining.  The Art of the Steal is a must-watch; it’s not only moving and [...]

Read the full article →

Estate of Bobby Fischer facing a possible Checkmate

July 29, 2010

The New York Times recently featured a story about the person universally recognized as one of the greatest chess players of all time.  Robert James “Bobby” Fischer died from kidney disease on January 17, 2008 at the age of 64.  He was buried in Iceland, where he lived for the last few years of his life.
He was [...]

Read the full article →

Lucille Ball’s daughter fights to save heirlooms

July 20, 2010

I Love Lucy star Lucille Ball died more than 20 years ago — on April 26, 1989, at the age of 77.  So why did her daughter rush to court last week to save awards, love letters and other personal items of the famous comedienne?
Reportedly, when Lucille passed, she left love letters between she and her first [...]

Read the full article →

George Steinbrenner’s heirs avoid estate tax – or do they?

July 15, 2010

Baseball pioneer George Steinbrenner, owner of the famed New York Yankees’ franchise, died from a heart attack on July 13, 2010, at age 80.  Checking in at number 341 on Forbes’ list of richest Americans last year, the Steinbrenner fortune has been estimated at $1.1 billion.
Many publications, including the New York Post, have pointed out [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries