by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 2, 2018 | Probate Litigation
A battle over the estate of infamous cult leader Charles Manson has been ongoing in California, and on July 13, a judge eliminated two of the four people who had filed petitions. Both said they were sons of Charles Manson, but since both were adopted, their legal ties...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Being a trustee comes with a mix of feelings. An individual or couple chose you for specific reasons. They consider you loyal, trustworthy and capable of the job. You probably feel honored by the role, but also unsure of what the role entails. Like any job,...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 20, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
The death of a loved one can throw a California family into turmoil for many reasons, not least of which is the potential for a legal dispute over inheritances. The potential for legal disputes has been highlighted by Anthony Bourdain’s will entering probate....
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 12, 2018 | Estate Administration
California residents may be interested in learning about the current standing of singer Glen Campbell’s estate. Facing deadlines, the interim administrator of Campbell’s estate is asking the judge to expand his power. This will give him the ability to hire...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 9, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
Art lovers in California may be following the story of Vivian Maier, a French photographer who died in 2009. Her photographic work was found in a storage unit by a film producer who eventually went on to make a documentary about his discovery of over 150,000 of...