Readers in Nevada may be interested to learn about a case that is currently being discussed in a court in another state. In that matter, which is a probate litigation, the family and friends of a deceased man are arguing over the validity of his last will. That...
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Nevada learns of trust litigation case
The trustees of an estate recently ended up in court when they had to determine who should receive the money left in trust for the benefit of a school. The trust litigation that ensued after the death of the creator of the trust was ultimately decided by a probate...
Large estate leads to probate litigation
As many in Nevada know, high asset estates sometimes end up in litigation despite a person's best efforts to avoid such conflict through estate planning. With large sums of money to be divided, beneficiaries of such estates may make great efforts to ensure that they...
Las Vegas residents can remove executor in probate conflicts
There are many reasons that people in Las Vegas consider engaging in litigation during the probate process. Sometimes the amount of money or the method of distribution of assets cause probate conflicts. In other cases people may disagree with the actions of an...
Probate and estate litigation: “Thriller” claim settled
Many readers in Las Vegas will recall that singer Michael Jackson's death in the summer of 2009 sparked much controversy. At the time of his death, the singer was being sued by several people and owed an estimated $500 million in debts. After his death, his estate has...
Girlfriend, wife fight over artist Thomas Kinkade’s estate
When a wealthy person dies in Nevada, sometimes a court battle is waged over the estate. The ligation most often happens in the probate court and can cover many issues. This was the case recently after the death of famous artist Thomas Kinkade.At the time of his...
Child star Gary Coleman the subject of estate battle
Nevada residents know that when celebrities pass away, there are often battles over their large estates. This was true after the death of child star Gary Coleman in 2010. Coleman became famous as a child when he played on the television show "Different Strokes." Now,...
Marilyn Monroe’s estate reaches settlement for photo rights
Marilyn Monroe has undoubtedly been one of the most enduring figures in American popular history, even several decades after her untimely death. Most recently, her estate settled a long-fought legal battle over the rights to photos of the pop icon. At the center of...
Probate litigation challenges university development plans
Probate litigation can be a means by which families ensure the intentions of a deceased loved one are carried out. Nevada residents may be interested to learn the heirs of the former owners of Belward Farm -- a Civil War-era farm -- have filed a lawsuit against Johns...
Probate litigation can be complex
For many Nevada residents, probate litigation is a complicated and sometimes messy situation that is difficult to overcome. In a recent probate conflict, this issue has arisen for former Senator Mal Colston's son and the executor of the wills of the Senator and his...