The Unintended Beneficiary of Marilyn Monroe’s $100M+Estate
Marilyn Monroe's life, death, and the intricate handling of her estate reveal a tale of unexpected beneficiaries and the lasting impact of her legacy.
The Howard Hughes Estate: The Fake Will and a Crazy Gas Station Adventure
Here, you'll delve into Hughes' vast empire, explore notorious court disputes over his wealth, and perhaps even learn a few estate planning tips.
Tractor Fender Wills - Still Valid in Saskatchewan
"Tractor Fender Wills - Still Valid in Saskatchewan" tells the intriguing and tragic story of Cecil George Harris, a farmer who, while trapped under a tractor, etched his will onto the tractor's fender in 1948.
You Don't Need a Will. Let the Spouses Fight it Out!! Scenario 2
In this episode, John's tale takes a twist. Despite having a Will, it's outdated, leaving his ex-wife as the Executor and excluding his current wife and kids. The consequences are dire.
You Don't Need a Will. They're Lying to You!! Scenario 1
In our anecdotal series, John, a prosperous accountant, dies unexpectedly without a Will. His family grapples with legal chaos and financial stress, underlining the critical need for estate planning.
Failure to Act Results in Personal Representative Removal
In Alberta, a Court will remove a personal representative of an estate if a Court finds the personal representative’s delay is impacting the administration of an estate.
Jointly Tenancy Not Severed by Divorce and Death
In Bishop (Re), 2022 ABQB 146, the Court was required to determine whether the Deceased and his former spouse had severed the joint tenancy they held over their residence.
Micro-Managing Trustees
In Gall Estate v. Turpin, 2022 ABQB 25 there were numerous issues in dispute about the micro-managing actions of a Trustee a trust established in a will for a minor child.
Trust Trustee Required to ‘Bare’ All
Trusts are common in wills and estates and often require Court analysis if the terms of a trust are not clear.
Failed Contractual Trust
In their contractual relationship, the parties included a clause which one party claimed was a trust. In its analysis the court relied on the basic principle of contractual interpretation.
