A Florida judge has ruled that a solo practitioner should be able to collect a $1 million fee for helping a wealthy widow obtain a probate settlement of more than…
A former legal assistant with a major Canadian law firm reportedly stole $1.4 million from firm trust accounts over a three-and-a-half-year period by forging attorney signatures and creating falsified checks…
Ruling today in a celebrity case reminiscent of a law school exam question, a Los Angeles judge has decided that the young daughter of former Playboy bunny and television personality…
Seemingly, heirs might be happy to hear that they have inherited a share in a family home worth millions. But in actual practice, handling such estates can prove a major…
During a 16-year stint as a probate judge in Portland, Conn., Richard Guliani heard three cases in which he was also acting as an attorney. This was, however, a conflict…
The lawyer accused of helping the son of wealthy socialite Brooke Astor steal money and artwork from his mother has a pattern of ingratiating himself with wealthy people. Lawyer Francis…
Two New York museums are asking a court to declare them the rightful owners of two Picasso paintings claimed by a German man who says they were sold under duress…
A massive $12 million trust established by hotel heiress Leona Helmsley under her will to take care of her beloved dog, Trouble, has created problems for the well-to-do canine after…
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