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Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are urging Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration to take more action in investigating the deaths of older adults following reports of abuse or neglect. There has been a significant increase in such deaths since 2019, prompting concerns from…
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Gerry W. Beyer and Scout S. Blosser (Texas Tech University School of Law) recently published, The Viability of Inserting Descriptive Photos in Wills: A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, ABA Probate & Property, March/April 2024. Provided below is an…
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In 2022, 96-year-old widow Violet Evelyn Alberts was tragically killed at her Montecito, California home in an alleged murder-for-hire plot, revealing a complex scheme of financial exploitation. Authorities discovered Alberts dead in her bed on May 27, 2022, with evidence…
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Since Michael Jackson died in 2009, his mother, Katherine Jackson, has reportedly accumulated a significant fortune, totaling over $55 million, according to claims made by MJ’s estate. The estate asserts that Katherine receives a monthly allowance exceeding $160,000 and other…
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A scam has surfaced, targeting mourning individuals by impersonating funeral home representatives. Perpetrators falsely claim that unless additional funds are promptly provided, the funeral arrangements will be canceled. To safeguard against this malicious tactic, it is essential to adhere to…
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Carmen Thomas, a 26-year-old woman from Lexington, Massachusetts, filed a lawsuit against her half-sisters and their mother, alleging she was excluded from a wrongful death settlement involving their father. Thomas discovered her father’s identity through a DNA test with 23andMe,…
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Vivian Tu recounts how her upbringing in a frugal household contrasted with the mindset of the ultra-wealthy she encountered on the job on Wall Street. She learned key principles that led to financial success, including prioritizing assets over liabilities, adopting…
Continue Reading I became a millionaire at age 27—here are 4 ‘unpopular’ rules rich people follow that most don’t

The Philip Marlowe character, created by Raymond Chandler, has evolved through modern adaptations and continuations commissioned by the Chandler Estate. Joe Ide was aked by the estate to write an original novel featuring Marlowe in the present day, resulting in…
Continue Reading Philip Marlowe perfume, anyone? Raymond Chandler’s estate revives its hero, for better or worse

The family of Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys, has filed for a conservatorship due to his major neurocognitive disorder, possibly dementia, following the death of his wife, Melinda. The filing aims to ensure Wilson’s well-being and home care…
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