Category Archives: Estate Planning

Duke basketball tickets trigger lawsuit

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is not uncommon for heirs to fight over valuable possessions which are left by a decedent.  What makes this case remarkable is that you have family members fighting over the right to maintain season tickets for Duke basketball, even … finish reading Duke basketball tickets trigger lawsuit

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Brothers fight over baseball collection after father’s death

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Roy Kessel

One of the hardest things for parents to watch (or think about) is their children fighting over money and possessions after their death.  Yet despite the frequency of this occurrence, few parents have properly planned for this eventuality or discussed … finish reading Brothers fight over baseball collection after father’s death

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Brothers fight over signed baseballs leads to threats and lawsuit

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

What is the most disturbing part of this process, two brothers fighting over the baseballs or an off-duty police officer abusing his power by interjecting himself into the process.  CHICAGO (CBS) – Some autographed baseballs are the subject of fierce … finish reading Brothers fight over signed baseballs leads to threats and lawsuit

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McCourt filings add to intrigue

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Roy Kessel

In the divorce dispute between Frank and Jamie McCourt, the latest filings apparently show that there were two sets of documents filed. 3 copies of the first document give everything to Frank McCourt and the other 3 (which allegedly contain … finish reading McCourt filings add to intrigue

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McNair’s estate starts distributions

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Steve McNair’s estate began its first distributions as payments were made to his wife and children.  Given the size of the estate, the court saw fit to allow distributions of $500,000 each. McNair died without a will when he was … finish reading McNair’s estate starts distributions

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