Famous Estates
Questions About Guardianship of Paul Walker's Daughter Answered
When actor Paul Walker passed away last November, his death left more questions than how it will affect the “Fast & Furious” movie franchise he starred in; it also raised the issue of who would be the guardian(s) of his 15-year-old daughter, Meadow Rain Walker. According to an AP report on May 28, Meadow will…
Read MoreQuestions About Guardianship of Paul Walker's Daughter Answered
When actor Paul Walker passed away last November, his death left more questions than how it will affect the “Fast & Furious” movie franchise he starred in; it also raised the issue of who would be the guardian(s) of his 15-year-old daughter, Meadow Rain Walker. According to an AP report on May 28, Meadow will…
Read MoreNBA Rookie of the Year Uses Irrevocable Trust to Protect His Financial Future
We have all read stories of movie stars, athletes, and other celebrities shoved into the spotlight of fame and wealth, only to end up broke after a successful career because they did not plan for their economic future. One good example is former NBA Rookie of the Year Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers. Iverson,…
Read MoreHarry Belafonte Settles Claim Against MLK Estate
April 11, 2014: Lawyers for singer and activist Harry Belafonte and those representing the estate of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. announced that an agreement has been made that will allow Belafonte to retain ownership of three documents written by Dr. King. The documents were reportedly given to him by Dr. King,…
Read MoreArchive of Rosa Parks' Possessions Held Up in Legal Limbo
The archive of personal effects that belonged to civil rights activist Rosa Parks is locked away in a warehouse in New York due to a legal battle eerily similar to the ongoing Martin Luther King Jr. case, where his children are fighting over the dispensation of his bible and Nobel Peace Prize. Ms Parks rose…
Read MoreMichael Jackson's Estate Illustrates Importance of Creating the Right Type of Trust
We have previously discussed how important it is to set up a Family Trust to protect your assets and legacy for your heirs. However, choosing the type of trust to create is equally as important, as the heirs to pop superstar Michael Jackson’s estate are finding out. As with other deceased celebrities, such as Jimi…
Read MoreMartin Luther King Estate Battle Escalates; Judge Removes Attorney William Hill from Case
An article published on April 7 by The Daily Report, a Georgia-based legal newsletter, provided new information on a subject we have recently addressed. The article, Lawyer Ejected from King Case, reports that Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney has disqualified attorney William Hill and his firm from representing the Martin Luther King, Jr.…
Read MorePest Control Magnate Needed to Work the Bugs Out of His Family Trusts
An ongoing battle in the Georgia courts surrounding the estate of O. Wayne Rollins, the late co-founder of Rollins Inc., a large pest control corporation, illustrates that having a Family Trust in place at the time of your death will not guarantee an easy transition of wealth to the heirs of the estate. As this…
Read MorePest Control Magnate Needed to Work the Bugs Out of His Family Trusts
An ongoing battle in the Georgia courts surrounding the estate of O. Wayne Rollins, the late co-founder of Rollins Inc., a large pest control corporation, illustrates that having a Family Trust in place at the time of your death will not guarantee an easy transition of wealth to the heirs of the estate. As this…
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