Tagged: Missing Will

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The Will Everyone Found Out About… After the Funeral

A family believed their loved one's estate would be divided equally. After the funeral, a newer will surfaced—leaving everything to just one beneficiary. The court had to decide whether the will stood.

Charis Bradburn · 1 February 2025

Family

The Missing Signature That Tore Siblings Apart

An unsigned draft will sparked a bitter legal battle between siblings—proving that almost having a will can be worse than having none at all.

Charis Bradburn · 23 January 2025

Celebrity Estates

Aretha Franklin's Handwritten Will Mystery

The Queen of Soul left behind handwritten wills found in her couch cushions. The resulting legal battle over authenticity took years to resolve and cost the estate millions.

Charis Bradburn · 15 January 2025