An Estate Battle Over Two Wills

An Estate Battle Over Two Wills

The May death of 79-year-old W. Marvin Rush II, the founder of what is today the largest commercial truck dealership chain in North America, has sparked an estate battle over the presence of two wills — one presented by his son, and the other by his widow. Son W.M....
How a Power of Attorney Can Be Abused

How a Power of Attorney Can Be Abused

A high-profile case has recently highlighted the abuse of a power of attorney and the guardianship of older people who are suffering from cognitive decline. Sci-fi icon Nichelle Nichols, from the original Star Trek, is undergoing a legal battle regarding her...
De Facto Partner Wins Estate Battle

De Facto Partner Wins Estate Battle

Sisters who said their dead father’s grieving partner was just one of his many lovers have been ordered to hand her £325,000 by a judge in the United Kingdom. Jane Redmond and Lynn Leberknight denied that Carole Anne Taylor, 70, was due anything from their...