What happens when a loved one is admitted to a nursing home, and a family member signs pages of admission paperwork—including a binding arbitration ... Read More
LITIGATION
Estate Lessons from HBO’s Succession: What Not to Do
HBO’s hit series Succession isn’t just a gripping drama—it’s a masterclass in estate mismanagement. The show chronicles the Roy family’s vicious power ... Read More
Secrets and Scrutiny: What Estate Litigators Might Investigate About Gene Hackman’s Estate
"There is always a loose end." "Everybody has a secret they don't want you to find. Find it!" Rankin Fitch (by Gene Hackman), Runaway Jury. Oddly ... Read More
Matt Pinfield’s Health Crisis: A Cautionary Tale for Families Facing Emergency Conservatorship
In early January 2025, music industry veteran and former MTV host Matt Pinfield experienced a massive stroke that left him in a precarious state of ... Read More
Top 10 Red Flags: Is Your Personal Representative Misbehaving?
Power in the wrong hands can lead to chaos, and some personal representatives take full advantage. When misconduct creeps in, beneficiaries lose ... Read More
Tom Petty: Still Headlining
I'm not a professional or even amateur headline writer, but if I were, mine would read as: "Petty Estate ‘Won't Back Down': Demands Kari Lake's ... Read More