Joseph DeLucia, 59, from Long Island, fatally shot his three siblings and niece before killing himself after a dispute over their late mother’s estate. His mother, Theresa DeLucia, had left her home to be sold and the proceeds divided among…
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Skyler Houston, 29, from Wichita Falls, was charged with exploiting a 66-year-old man by manipulating him into handing over money and property under the promise of marriage. From February to July 2024, she withdrew over $42,000 from his bank account,…
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Trusts & Estates Collaborative Research Network Law and Society Association Annual Meeting Chicago, Illinois May 22-25, 2025 Call for Participation – Deadline September 29, 2024 The Trusts & Estates Collaborative Research Network invites proposals for (i) individual papers to be…
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Erin Hamilton, Carol Burnett’s estranged daughter, spoke out about her son Dylan’s court-ordered guardianship ending as he turns 18. She expressed excitement about rebuilding their relationship, noting that Dylan graduated from high school and is now attending film school in…
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Remaining at home is most people’s wish as they get older, unsurprisingly. Older folks generally value familiar surroundings and do better in terms of health if they can age in place at home. With the cost of nursing home care…
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Tobias Barkley (La Trobe Law School) and Xia Li (La Trobe University – Department of Mathematics and Statistics) recently published, An Empirical Study of the Distribution of Superannuation Death Benefits, 2024. Provided below is an Abstract: In Australia, if a…
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Yann Conti (University of Geneva – Faculty of Law) recently published, Electronic Communications of Deceased Users: How European Law Can Help Strike a Balance Between Post-Mortem Access and Privacy, 2024. Provided below is an Abstract: An issue of particular interest…
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As pet ownership has become increasingly common in the U.S., many pet owners consider their animals as part of the family. With nearly 82 million Americans owning pets, a 2023 Pew Research survey revealed that 97% of pet owners view…
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The Jones family has owned the house at 703 Emerson Street NE in Washington, D.C. since the 1950s. Elsie Andrews, who grew up in the house, inherited it from her parents, William and Sarah Jones, after they passed away in…
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The article discusses the impact of IRS Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum 202352018 (CCA) on the practice of trust decanting in estate planning. Trust decanting involves transferring assets from one trust to another, but the CCA has caused concern among practitioners…
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Axios, an investing website, created an article on the trends with ethical investing, oil prices and car sharing. Ethical Investing’s Promise: Investing in companies that rank highly on moral criteria could yield strong financial returns. Just Capital surveys Americans to…
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Finding a nursing home for yourself or a parent can be daunting. Many facilities are understaffed and the worker shortages have gotten worse since the start of the pandemic. KFF Health News senior correspondent Jordan Rau shares tips about finding…
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A man took to Reddit to share his experience following the death of his wife from ovarian cancer. His wife, a corporate lawyer, had left instructions for her clothes to be donated to a women’s shelter she supported. During her…
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