Notable Cases
Track the most significant estate disputes, high-value will contests, and landmark inheritance cases
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$47.3B
Total Value Disputed
156
Active Cases
89
Celebrity Estates
23
Landmark Rulings
The Thornton Technology Empire
Trial Scheduled$5.2 Billion
Disputed Value
Children of tech billionaire Richard Thornton contest will leaving majority to second wife
Parties
4 Children vs. Spouse
Jurisdiction
California Superior Court
Williams Music Legacy
Discovery Phase$200 Million
Disputed Value
Jazz legend's estate faces disputes over business manager provisions
Parties
3 Children vs. Business Manager
Jurisdiction
New York Surrogate Court
Harrison Art Collection
Mediation$350 Million
Disputed Value
Museum donation contested by family members claiming undue influence
Parties
Family vs. Art Museum
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts Probate Court