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Laura Blumenstiel, JD

Blindsided: The Michael Oher Conservatorship Controversy Explained

Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy took Oher into their home and were appointed as conservators of his estate. But Oher has recently alleged that the Tuohys never actually adopted him. Oher alleges that the Tuohys tricked him into agreeing to the conservatorship and unjustly profited from his trust in them.

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Jennifer Short

Estate Planning for Lottery Winners

If you're fortunate enough to have a winning lottery ticket, it is important to carefully consider how you want to handle your unexpected windfall. There is an unfortunate pattern of lottery winners blowing their new wealth. You don't want to be one of them, even if your prize is much smaller than those mentioned.

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Jennifer Short, JD

The Possible Fate of Raquel Welch's Fortune

Raquel Welch, the famous actress, passed away in February 2023 at the age of 82. She appeared in over 30 movies and 50 TV series, won a Golden Globe Award, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But, Welch was more than an actress. She was also a savvy entrepreneur with several successful business ventures including a fitness program and wig line.

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Jennifer Short, JD

What's Happening to Aaron Carter's Estate?

Aaron’s passing was one of the more tragic celebrity deaths of 2022. It's also one of the messiest from a legal perspective. The late singer died unmarried and without a will, raising questions about the value of his estate, what will become of his remaining fortune, and who will provide care for his young child.

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Jennifer Short, JD

Legal Lessons We Can Learn from Knives Out

While Knives Out appealed to viewers because of its interesting characters and dramatic plot twists, the more mundane topic of estate planning is central to the movie. In Knives Out, there are several common estate planning issues that could trigger real-life family drama.

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Jennifer Short

Jerry Lee Lewis's Estate Plan

Jerry Lee Lewis passed away in October 2022, leaving behind a large legacy and a multimillion-dollar estate. While celebrities may seem unrelatable to most, they face many of the same issues the rest of us do. For example, tax planning issues and estate planning worries. The passing of Jerry Lee Lewis has sparked thoughtful reflections on his life spent in the spotlight. Many are also wondering what will become of his fortune, and his estate.

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Jennifer Short

What Happened to Anne Heche's Estate?

Anne Heche died without a will and consequently placed her surviving family members in a difficult position. Who had a right to inherit? Who would receive what? Family fighting and court battles ensued.

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Gregory S. DuPont

Heath Ledger: Hollywood's Dark Star

When Heath Ledger died tragically, at just 28 years old, leaving an estimated $20 Million fortune behind, and a will he had not updated, his family made a huge decision that would impact his daughter's life forever.

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Gregory S. DuPont

Howard Hughes: Outer Limits

Howard Hughes sadly died on April 6th, 1976 at 70 years of age. However after many lawsuits, and multiple faked and forged wills, a judge eventually declared the billionaire had died intestate. It took 34 years to finally settle the estate.

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