by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 28, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
California fans of Aretha Franklin may be interested in information that emerged just after the singer’s death on August 16. The “Queen of Soul,” as she was known to millions, died after a long battle with cancer surrounded by family, but reportedly...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 24, 2018 | Blog
The Queen of Soul died on August 16, 2018. After making money utilizing her incredible vocals, Franklin’s estate has millions to disperse to her beneficiaries in the next few months. That is, if she had a will. Franklin failed to create a last will and testament...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 23, 2018 | Estate Administration
Families in California may face a difficult situation after the death of beloved family members, especially if the executor named to oversee the estate and the probate process is incompetent or lazy. A poor executor can make it difficult to settle the estate quickly...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 23, 2018 | Estate Administration
Often, a California resident will choose a friend or family member to oversee an irrevocable trust. This is because a friend or family member is generally someone who the grantor of the trust can rely on. However, a trustee will have a fiduciary responsibility to many...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 3, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
Music fans in California may be following the drama surrounding Glen Campbell’s estate. A judge in Nashville ruled that three of his children will be able to contest wills that were dated in 2001 and 2006. The three children were not entitled to any type of...
