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Estate & Probate

Estate and probate stories — inheritances, wills, guardianships, unexpected discoveries — carry real legal weight. We explain how these situations generally work, what documents matter, and what families typically need to know.

Estate & Probate · September 14, 2026

Why Fewer Women Have Estate Plans — And What It Means for Families

A 2026 national survey reportedly found a 10-point gap between women and men without core estate documents — here is what that could mean for households.

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Estate & Probate · September 12, 2026

Why Courts Keep Blocking Social Media Bans for Minors

A French court just struck down a teen social media ban, echoing U.S. rulings in Arkansas, Florida and Utah — here's what that legal trend means for families.

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What a Neighbor Wall Dispute Can Mean for Your Estate Plan

Estate & Probate · September 9, 2026

What a Neighbor Wall Dispute Can Mean for Your Estate Plan

A new marital drama film pivots on a wall between neighbors — the same kind of dispute that can reshape real families' property rights and estate plans.

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Leaving an Abusive Marriage: What It Means for Your Estate Plan

Estate & Probate · August 31, 2026

Leaving an Abusive Marriage: What It Means for Your Estate Plan

A viral divorce story is a reminder that ending a toxic marriage isn't just a family law issue — it also reshapes wills, beneficiaries, and inheritance rights.

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When a Trust Fight Meets a Murder Case: California Probate Basics

Estate & Probate · August 18, 2026

When a Trust Fight Meets a Murder Case: California Probate Basics

A California probate fight running parallel to a high-profile murder prosecution highlights how trust distributions, criminal defense funding, and slayer laws c

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Estate & Probate · July 28, 2026

When Debtors Hide Inherited Assets: Fraudulent Transfer Basics

A new Kentucky lawsuit accuses a judgment debtor of quietly shifting inherited real estate to dodge a civil rights payout — here's what the law generally allows

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Estate & Probate · July 27, 2026

Probate Reform Push in California: What It Means for Families

Advocates are urging California's attorney general to investigate abuses in guardianship and probate courts — here's what families across the country should und

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Estate & Probate · July 20, 2026

Name, Image, and Legacy Rights in Athlete Estate Plans

Career-ending legacy moments raise questions about publicity rights, licensing income, digital assets, and control after death. This explainer focuses on those

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Estate & Probate · July 20, 2026

North Wilkesboro's Return: Estate Lessons From Legacy Properties

A historic NASCAR track's revival is a reminder that dormant family properties and businesses raise real estate and probate questions long after owners are gone

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Estate & Probate · July 18, 2026

World Cup Rings Hit the Market: Estate Planning for Collectibles

FIFA's plan to sell numbered championship rings to the public raises everyday estate and probate questions about high-value memorabilia.

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Estate & Probate · July 16, 2026

New Jersey Probate Issues for International Visitors

Large international events bring visitors, temporary property, and cross-border family questions into one state. This explainer focuses on New Jersey probate ju

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Estate & Probate · July 13, 2026

Estate Documents to Review Before International Travel

Major international travel can expose gaps in wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, and emergency planning. This explainer focuses on practical d

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Estate & Probate · July 13, 2026

Cross-Border Estate Planning for Professional Athletes

International athletes may earn, own property, and hold publicity rights across countries. This explainer focuses on the estate-planning complications of a cros

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Estate & Probate · July 11, 2026

Appeals Court Vacates Attorney Contempt: Lessons for Litigants

A federal appeals panel reportedly threw out a contempt sanction against a North Carolina attorney, spotlighting how courts are supposed to weigh harm before pu

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Attorney Moves in Toxic Tort Work: What It Signals for Families

Estate & Probate · July 6, 2026

Attorney Moves in Toxic Tort Work: What It Signals for Families

A veteran litigator's reported move into a major firm's commercial disputes team highlights how mass toxic tort cases can ripple into estate and probate law.

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Finding a Late Relative's Belongings by Chance: Estate Law Basics

Estate & Probate · July 6, 2026

Finding a Late Relative's Belongings by Chance: Estate Law Basics

A viral roundup of freak coincidences included a woman spotting her late grandfather's engraved knife at an antique mall — here's the estate law angle.

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