Law professors Joanna Grossman and Mitchell Gans, both of Hofstra University, published
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How to contest jurisdiction in probate proceedings
Jurisdictional issues in probate proceedings are a source of recurring confusion for
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Beneficiary loses – again – in third trial against her trustee
The linked-to opinion should be read by every trust beneficiary contemplating a
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In 2006 I predicted the federal estate tax would ultimately NOT be repealed
Probate and Trust Litigation Committee Meeting in Bonita Springs on May
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2d DCA: Your own testimony can be the sole basis for reducing your fees
In re Guardianship of Shell, — So.2d —-, 2008 WL 1757211
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Ray Charles’ children battle over his legacy: Say trusts set up to handle the singer’s affairs have been mismanaged.
Michael A. Hiltzik of the Los Angeles Times published an excellent article
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What’s your burden of proof when seeking to reestablish a lost insurance policy?
Anticipating the Audit Call: Thinking About Controversy at the Planning Stage
John W. Porter and Stephanie Loomis-Price of Baker Botts LLP in Texas and
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If girlfriend shoots and kills boyfriend, does she get to keep the jointly titled accounts?
Jointly titled bank accounts are often the source of much confusion …
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