Estate Disputes of the Rich

Estate Disputes of the Rich

You may believe that estate disputes most commonly happen when there is a large amount of money to fight over. That can be true, as evidenced in the following examples. Case Examples of Rich Estate Disputes Liquor magnate Michael Erceg was thought to be worth over...
Sibling Rivalry Over Inheritance

Sibling Rivalry Over Inheritance

Fighting over an inheritance can happen to anybody, especially siblings. Unfortunately, sibling disputes are the most common causes of will disputes. In the U.K., three siblings fought so bitterly over their mother’s modest estate of £120 000 that by the time...
Estranged Siblings: Disputed Will More Likely

Estranged Siblings: Disputed Will More Likely

It is more likely for estranged family members, particularly estranged siblings, to fight over their share of the inheritance because of family conflict. The most common scenarios are where step-siblings don’t agree on how the estate should be handled, or where...
What is an Estate Dispute?

What is an Estate Dispute?

What is an estate dispute? When someone dies they leave behind their assets, called an estate. Even if someone dies with a valid will in place, family and others may disagree about how an estate should be divided up. This is also commonly known as contesting a will or...
Could You Spot A Fraudulent Will?

Could You Spot A Fraudulent Will?

Would you be able to spot a fraudulent will? Having a valid will helps to ensure that your wishes for your estate are carried out when you die.  Unfortunately, the rise of the fraudulent will means that some families are left in great turmoil, assets are lost and...