Estate
Famed Hollywood writer, director, and producer Aaron Sorkin is on the defending end of a lawsuit brought by Harper Lee’s estate. The estate alleges that his adaptation of the Pulitzer prize-winning “To Kill a Mockingbird” strays too far in the story and the development of some key characters from the original 1960 best selling book.…
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1) You may be entitled to money held by the state. Have you ever received a letter from a law firm or private investigator informing you of unclaimed property or cash and offering help? Last year, I got such a letter from Californian private investigator. Sensing a scam and having never heard of such…
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Losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult time, even without handling the legalities and formalities of the deceased’s affairs. When you find yourself responsible for handling the deceased’s business at the end of death, where do you start? This post aims to explain the basics of probate, how…
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If you have a will or have ever dealt with estate administration, you are probably familiar with the term “executor.” However, most people don’t know what an executor is or what the executor’s role is. Additionally, what do you do if you suspect an executor is behaving fraudulently or contrary…
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The inheritance saga in the wake of Prince’s death continues. Since reportedly dying without a will, potential heirs are coming of the proverbial woodwork and claiming they are entitled to a piece of Prince’s fortune. According to Minnesota law, if there is no will, the deceased’s estate first goes to…
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On Tuesday, Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, filed an emergency motion in Carver County District Court requesting that the Court appoint a special administrator to gather and protect Prince’s assets. She also claimed that, to the best of her knowledge, no will existed. The assets are estimated to be worth $100…
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