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Supreme Court Rules on Major Trust Dispute in Landmark Decision

In a landmark 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of beneficiaries challenging trustee investment decisions, establishing new standards for fiduciary accountability.

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Sarah Johnson
Dec 12, 2025
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Billionaire Estate Battle: Family Members Contest $5 Billion Will

The children of tech billionaire Richard Thornton are contesting his will, which leaves most of his $5 billion fortune to his wife of two years.

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Michael Chen
Dec 12, 2025
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Celebrity Estate: Rapper's Family Disputes Will, Claims Forgery

Family of deceased hip-hop artist claims his will was forged, presenting forensic evidence that challenges the signature's authenticity.

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Jennifer Martinez
Dec 12, 2025
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Family Winery Succession Battle Heads to Trial After Mediation Fails

Mediation fails in family winery dispute as siblings clash over management control, ownership rights, and whether to sell the business.

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Robert Anderson
Dec 12, 2025
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Executor Removed After Failing to Account for $2.3 Million in Estate Assets

Judge removes executor after audit reveals personal use of estate funds, questionable real estate deals, and missing assets.

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David Kim
Dec 12, 2025
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Disinherited Son Wins Portion of Estate After Proving Undue Influence

Son wins jury verdict after proving stepfather isolated mother and manipulated her into changing will to disinherit him.

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Emily Thompson
Dec 12, 2025
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Art Collection Dispute: Heirs Battle Museum Over $45 Million Bequest

Family challenges museum bequest of valuable Impressionist paintings, alleging staff manipulated elderly collector.

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Alexandra Foster
Dec 12, 2025
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Cryptocurrency Inheritance Dispute: Password to $800M Wallet Lost

Crypto entrepreneur's death leaves fortune inaccessible as family battles over recovery attempts for password-protected wallet.

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Steven Park
Dec 12, 2025
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Nursing Home Accused of Pressuring Resident to Change Will

Nursing home staff allegedly manipulated resident into changing will, raising questions about elder exploitation in care facilities.

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Patricia Wilson
Dec 12, 2025
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Court Orders DNA Testing in Paternity Claim That Could Reshape $30M Estate

Woman claims to be real estate developer's daughter from undisclosed relationship, seeks equal share of estate through DNA proof.

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James Rodriguez
Dec 12, 2025
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Probate Delayed Two Years as International Assets Create Legal Maze

International estate administration turns into legal nightmare as conflicting jurisdictions, tax laws, and probate requirements create delays.

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Victoria Chang
Dec 12, 2025
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Second Wife vs. Adult Children: $18M Estate Battle Goes to Mediation

Widow seeks to keep $8M home and monthly support while late husband's children argue prenuptial agreement limits her claims.

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Rebecca Martinez
Dec 12, 2025
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Charitable Foundation Challenges Will Provision Revoking $10M Gift

Children's Health Foundation argues it relied on promised donation, incurred costs, and secured matching gifts before bequest was revoked.

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Thomas Wright
Dec 12, 2025
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Former Caregiver Inherits Entire Estate, Family Challenges

Former caregiver inherits everything after moving into elderly woman's home and allegedly isolating her from family.

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Margaret Fisher
Dec 12, 2025
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Video Will Disputed: Was Recording Made Under Duress?

Forensic analysis of smartphone video shows concerning signs as business partner receives entire estate while daughter is disinherited.

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Lisa Chen
Dec 12, 2025
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Estate Planning Mistakes: How One Error Cost Heirs $4 Million in Taxes

Simple error in beneficiary designations triggers massive tax bill, highlighting importance of coordinating all estate planning documents.

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Victoria Chang
Dec 12, 2025
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Handwritten Will Found in Freezer Sparks Legal Battle

Family challenges handwritten will found in freezer that leaves bulk of estate to neighbor who cared for deceased during illness.

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Robert Kim
Dec 12, 2025
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Siblings Battle Over Family Farm Worth $12 Million

Family farm inheritance dispute highlights tensions between preserving agricultural legacy and accessing inheritance value.

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Mark Peterson
Dec 12, 2025
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Multiple Wills Discovered: Court Must Determine Which Controls $20M Estate

Multiple competing wills, none clearly revoking earlier versions, leave court sorting through complex evidence of testator's intent.

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Catherine Morrison
Dec 12, 2025
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Pet Trust Dispute: $3 Million Left for Care of Beloved Dogs

Deceased widow's elaborate provisions for dog care including live-in caregiver and premium services spark dispute with human heirs.

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Rachel Green
Dec 12, 2025
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