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Wills, Trusts & Estates (2)

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Charitable Bequest Upheld Despite Closure of Nursing Home Facility

In the Nebraska Supreme Court case Akerson v. Hamilton County (309 Neb. 470), the court addressed a legal dispute over the validity of a charitable...

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The Complex Tale of Plato Foufas and the KM Trust

On May 3, 2023, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida granted summary judgment in favor of defendants Theodora...

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VICOF Trust vs. Ladenheim Estate

In VICOF II Trust v. Estate of Barbara Ladenheim, a legal dispute arose over the proceeds of a life insurance policy issued on the life of Barbara...

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A Case of Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit Unveiled

The case centers around an unlawful detainer action initiated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) against Gloria Neal. The VA claimed...

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Estate Planning | Validity of Wills | Probate Lawyers

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Estate planning and fights over the validity of wills

Challenging a Will's Validity If you are in the midst of estate planning and you want to be sure your will won't be declared invalid in the future,...

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Challenging the Validity of a Will: The Supreme Court's Decision

Linda Lou Craig, the granddaughter and sole heir of Lulu Ann King, is currently challenging the validity of her grandmother's will, citing concerns...

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Complex Legal Battle | Reformation of a Will  | Late Mother's Estate

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Complex Legal Battle: Colorado Court's Ruling on Late Mother's Estate

In the case of In re Estate of Ramstetter, the Colorado Court of Appeals, Division III, was faced with a complex dispute between three sisters over...

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Estate Planning Attorney | Will Dispute | Probate Lawyer

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Colorado Court of Appeals Ruling Sparks Intense Will Dispute

What happens when there are two wills? In this intriguing case, the validity of two wills and the appropriateness of a notice of lis pendens in a...

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Legal Battle | Grandma's Will | Probate Lawyer

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Craig v. Rider A Legal Battle over Grandma's Will

Contested Will Linda Lou Craig finds herself in a legal battle over her grandmother's will, as she firmly believes that her grandmother was not...

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