by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 2, 2018 | Blog
The truth about estate theft is that it happens much more often than you think. A full spectrum of people steal from deceased peoples estates. Among them are trusted members of the community; former caregivers, relatives, estate administrators and funeral home...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 30, 2018 | Probate Litigation
Dealing with probate issues after the death of a loved one can be a difficult time for many families and individuals. However, this may be exacerbated when the situation is complicated by disputes over inheritances and other estate matters. A number of reasons can...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 26, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
The death of infamous California cult leader Charles Manson led to a lengthy dispute over his body, as three separate people contended for the right to his remains in court. However, in March 2018, a court ruled in favor of a man who claims to be Manson’s...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 19, 2018 | Probate Litigation
After a person passes away in California, his or her estate will enter into the probate process, where claims against the estate are handled. Probate claims can arise for any number of reasons from inheritance disputes to late wills that may have been executed due to...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 13, 2018 | Probate Litigation
A California courtroom is the site of a battle over the estate of the late Charles Manson. Manson, who died in 2017 after spending almost five decades in prison, was notorious for his involvement in the murder of nine people.Three people are competing for probate of...