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The Rise of Digital Asset Disputes: What Estates Need to Know
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The Rise of Digital Asset Disputes: What Estates Need to Know

As cryptocurrency and NFTs become more prevalent, estate disputes involving digital assets are skyrocketing. This comprehensive analysis examines the legal challenges and emerging frameworks.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Estate Planning Attorney
12 min2 days ago
Trust Modification Battles: A 2024 Legal Landscape Review
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Trust Modification Battles: A 2024 Legal Landscape Review

Courts are increasingly willing to modify irrevocable trusts under changed circumstances. We analyze recent rulings and their implications for trustees and beneficiaries.

James Patterson, Esq.
Trust Litigation Specialist
15 min5 days ago

Expert Commentary

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Why Family Business Succession Plans Often Fail

Despite careful planning, many family businesses face disputes after the founder's death. Here's why and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Michael Chen
Business Succession Planning
1 week ago
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Undue Influence Claims: Burden of Proof Shifting

Recent court decisions are making it easier for challengers to establish presumptions of undue influence in will contests.

Jennifer Martinez
Will Contest Litigation
1 week ago
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The Impact of Dementia on Testamentary Capacity

Understanding the medical and legal standards for determining whether someone with dementia has capacity to execute a will.

Dr. Robert Anderson
Medical-Legal Expert
2 weeks ago
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Estate Tax Changes and Litigation Implications

How proposed changes to estate tax laws could trigger new waves of disputes over valuation and tax planning strategies.

Lisa Thompson
Estate Tax Law
2 weeks ago

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