by Flanigan Law Group | Sep 13, 2018 | Probate Litigation
California fans of the late artist Robert Indiana may be aware that a lawsuit has been filed by the Morgan Art Foundation against the artist’s caretaker and art dealer. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant kept the artist isolated from friends and...
by Flanigan Law Group | 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 Flanigan Law Group | Jun 24, 2018 | Probate Litigation
If youve lost a loved one and serve as the personal representative of their estate, you likely have plenty of unanswered questions. As a personal representative, you will need to work hands-on to administer the estate. Often, the average person is unfamiliar with the...
by Flanigan Law Group | Jun 21, 2018 | Probate Litigation
Californians who die without wills may have their estates probated after they die. As the death of Texas tycoon James Cotter demonstrates, the probate process may be very complex and heavily litigated when people leave behind large estates without wills.Cotter died at...
by Flanigan Law Group | Jun 11, 2018 | Probate Litigation
When a California resident dies without a will, the process of settling their estate can get complicated. However, it is possible that the individual actually had a will and neglected to tell anyone about it. Even if an estate owner never mentioned a will, there could...
by Flanigan Law Group | May 29, 2018 | Probate Litigation
It is common, and in some cases admirable, for families to come together after the death of a loved one. Whether the passing comes after a prolonged illness or an instant tragedy, families need each other to honor the memory of their loved one and to begin the healing...