by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 24, 2018 | Blog
The Queen of Soul died on August 16, 2018. After making money utilizing her incredible vocals, Franklin’s estate has millions to disperse to her beneficiaries in the next few months. That is, if she had a will. Franklin failed to create a last will and testament...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 23, 2018 | Estate Administration
Families in California may face a difficult situation after the death of beloved family members, especially if the executor named to oversee the estate and the probate process is incompetent or lazy. A poor executor can make it difficult to settle the estate quickly...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 23, 2018 | Estate Administration
Often, a California resident will choose a friend or family member to oversee an irrevocable trust. This is because a friend or family member is generally someone who the grantor of the trust can rely on. However, a trustee will have a fiduciary responsibility to many...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 3, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
Music fans in California may be following the drama surrounding Glen Campbell’s estate. A judge in Nashville ruled that three of his children will be able to contest wills that were dated in 2001 and 2006. The three children were not entitled to any type of...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 2, 2018 | Probate Litigation
A battle over the estate of infamous cult leader Charles Manson has been ongoing in California, and on July 13, a judge eliminated two of the four people who had filed petitions. Both said they were sons of Charles Manson, but since both were adopted, their legal ties...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Being a trustee comes with a mix of feelings. An individual or couple chose you for specific reasons. They consider you loyal, trustworthy and capable of the job. You probably feel honored by the role, but also unsure of what the role entails. Like any job,...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 20, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
The death of a loved one can throw a California family into turmoil for many reasons, not least of which is the potential for a legal dispute over inheritances. The potential for legal disputes has been highlighted by Anthony Bourdain’s will entering probate....
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 12, 2018 | Estate Administration
California residents may be interested in learning about the current standing of singer Glen Campbell’s estate. Facing deadlines, the interim administrator of Campbell’s estate is asking the judge to expand his power. This will give him the ability to hire...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 9, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
Art lovers in California may be following the story of Vivian Maier, a French photographer who died in 2009. Her photographic work was found in a storage unit by a film producer who eventually went on to make a documentary about his discovery of over 150,000 of...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 6, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
An inheritance-related dispute can be emotional for everyone involved. That’s why mediators should realize that everyone goes through the grieving process differently. In many cases, this grief can be triggered by a variety of issues. For some, the conflict...
