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entertainment1 year ago

"Family Feud: Michael Jackson's Son Bigi Clashes with Grandmother Katherine Over Estate Funds"

Michael Jackson's youngest son, Bigi, has filed a legal challenge against his grandmother, Katherine Jackson, over tapping into funds from Michael's estate to challenge a $600 million music catalog deal. The dispute revolves around whether the estate should cover Katherine's $500,000 legal fees, with Bigi aiming to protect his grandmother from certain family members seeking more money from the trust. The legal battle has ignited tensions within the Jackson family, with Bigi's siblings supporting his actions, while the estate worries that in-fighting could threaten years of successful efforts to rebuild Michael's reputation and keep cash flowing into his heirs' pockets.

via New York Post |
#entertainment#estate-battle#family-feud
entertainment1 year ago

"Katherine Jackson Responds to Grandson's Objection Over Michael Jackson's Estate"

Katherine Jackson, mother of the late Michael Jackson, is in a legal battle with her grandson, Bigi, over using funds from Michael's estate to cover her legal fees, believed to be related to a dispute with the estate's recent $600 million catalog deal with Sony. Katherine argues that the estate has enough money to cover her costs, while Bigi contends that she has received $55 million since Michael's death and should fund her legal battle herself.

via Page Six|
#entertainment#estate-battle#katherine-jackson
entertainment1 year ago

"Blanket Jackson's Legal Battle Against Grandmother Katherine Over MJ Estate Funds"

Michael Jackson's son, Bigi Jackson, is taking his grandmother, Katherine Jackson, to court over her request for the estate to cover her attorney fees in an appeal regarding a prior ruling involving the estate. Bigi argues that the appeal does not benefit the estate and is unlikely to overturn the ruling, and he questions the necessity and amount of the legal expenses. While he supports covering reasonable expenses incurred in litigating the executor's petition, he opposes covering the appeal fees.

via Entertainment Tonight|
#bigi-jackson#court-appeal#entertainment
legalpersonal-disputes2 years ago

Legal Battle Ensues Between Grieving Groom and Mother-in-Law Over Estate of Bride Killed on Wedding Night

The groom whose bride was killed by a suspected drunk driver on their wedding night is now in a legal battle with his mother-in-law over control of his deceased wife's estate. The mother is even contesting the validity of the marriage. The bride was killed in a collision as they left their wedding reception. The mother claims her daughter would have wanted her to receive a share of the inheritance, while the groom's attorney argues that he has been generous and accuses the mother of dishonoring her daughter's wishes. The groom has offered a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit, but the mother's attorney claims it is a "money grab." The drunk driver is facing charges of reckless vehicular homicide and felony DUI.

via Fox News|
#drunk-driving#estate-battle#groom
politics2 years ago

"The Enigmatic Silence of Feinstein's Final Chapter"

Dianne Feinstein, the long-serving Democratic senator from California, is facing both a family legal battle over her late husband's estate and questions about her ability to continue serving in Congress due to memory issues and concerns about her health. The estate battle involves a feud between Feinstein's daughter and her late husband's three adult daughters from a previous marriage over a significant fortune. Meanwhile, Republicans have threatened to block another Democrat from taking Feinstein's place on the Judiciary Committee if she were to step down, which would hinder President Joe Biden's federal court appointments. The situation has left Feinstein largely silent, while friends and allies express concern for her tarnished legacy and criticize the ongoing feud.

via POLITICO|
#dianne-feinstein#estate-battle#family-feud
entertainment2 years ago

Unraveling the Complex Legacy of Anne Heche

The aftermath of Anne Heche's death has been complicated, from the speculation surrounding the car crash that killed her to the battle over her estate. Heche, who struggled with mental illness throughout her life, died in a car crash in August 2022. The crash was ruled an accident, and toxicology findings revealed that she was not impaired by drugs or alcohol at the time. She left behind two sons, Homer and Atlas, and a fight ensued over her estate, with Homer ultimately being named the administrator. The woman whose house Heche crashed into filed a lawsuit against her estate, and actor Thomas Jane also filed a claim, alleging that Heche owed him money. Heche was laid to rest at Hollywood Forever Cemetery nine months after her death. Her sons are coping with their loss and finding ways to honor their mother's memory.

via E! NEWS|
#anne-heche#car-crash#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Presley Twins Seek Legal Counsel in Elvis' Inheritance Dispute

Lisa Marie Presley's twin daughters, Harper and Finley Lockwood, have hired lawyers to ensure they receive their fair share of the Elvis Presley fortune. The 14-year-old twins are requesting a guardian ad litem in their sister Riley Keough's trust case, as there is a dispute over the distribution of the massive Presley estate. Riley Keough has become the sole Trustee of their mother's estate, while Priscilla Presley has been removed as the Trustee. Lisa Marie Presley passed away in January 2023 from complications related to weight loss surgery, and her friends were reportedly unaware that she had undergone the procedure.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#elvis-presley#entertainment#estate-battle
entertainment2 years ago

Aretha Franklin's Handwritten Will Found in Couch Cushions Validated by Jury

A jury has determined that a handwritten will found under Aretha Franklin's couch cushions after her death is valid and supersedes an earlier one that was locked in a cabinet. The late singer's son argued that the 2010 will, which was notarized and locked away, should take precedence over the 2014 will discovered in her couch. The 2014 will, found by Franklin's niece, named a different executor and made changes to inheritance provisions. The court battle has caused a rift within Franklin's family, and further discussions will be held regarding the fulfillment of provisions from the 2010 will and the appointment of an executor.

via Fox Business|
#aretha-franklin#entertainment#estate-battle
entertainment2 years ago

Jury Verdict: Aretha Franklin's Estate Battle Resolved

A jury has reached a verdict in the battle over Aretha Franklin's estate, determining that a 2014 version of her will, discovered under a sofa cushion, should stand as the document of record. The legal dispute involved two separate wills, with two of her sons advocating for the 2014 document and another son advocating for a 2010 document. The jury found that the 2014 will, signed by Franklin and containing her intent, is valid. The case also addressed royalties from Franklin's iconic hits. Franklin died in 2018.

via CNN|
#aretha-franklin#entertainment#estate-battle
entertainment2 years ago

Aretha Franklin's Sons in Legal Battle Over Handwritten Wills

A trial is set to begin to determine whether one of two handwritten documents found in the home of the late singer Aretha Franklin should be recognized as her true will. Franklin's sons have been in a legal battle over the conflicting documents, with one found under a couch cushion and the other in a locked cabinet. The trial will determine which document best reflects Franklin's wishes and could result in the distribution of her remaining fortune, property, and music rights. The jury may also decide that neither document is a legitimate will, reverting to an even division of the estate among her children based on Michigan law.

via The New York Times|
#aretha-franklin#entertainment#estate-battle
entertainment2 years ago

"Legal Feud Erupts as Aretha Franklin's Sons Contest Handwritten Wills"

Five years after the death of music superstar Aretha Franklin, an unusual trial is set to begin to determine which of two handwritten wills, including one found in couch cushions, will guide how her estate is handled. The dispute involves her sons, with one son favoring a 2010 document and the other sons favoring a 2014 document. The wills differ in terms of executors and provisions, but both indicate that the sons would share income from music and copyrights. The trial will determine which will is valid and how Franklin's assets, including real estate and royalties, will be distributed.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|
#aretha-franklin#entertainment#estate-battle
entertainment2 years ago

Priscilla Presley attends granddaughters' graduation, family rift evident.

Priscilla Presley attended her twin granddaughters' middle school graduation ceremony in Los Angeles, but remained separate from the rest of the family and left on her own. This comes after a months-long battle over who should control Lisa Marie Presley's estate, which was recently resolved. Priscilla's request to be buried next to Elvis Presley at Graceland was also denied.

via Entertainment Tonight|
#entertainment#estate-battle#family
entertainment2 years ago

Priscilla Presley's Burial Request Next to Elvis Denied in Settlement Talks

Priscilla Presley's request to be buried next to her late husband, Elvis Presley, at Graceland was reportedly denied due to the location of Elvis' parents and Lisa Marie's son. Priscilla recently reached a settlement with Lisa Marie's daughter, Riley Keough, and ex-husband, Michael Lockwood, over Lisa Marie's estate, ending a months-long battle. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but Priscilla is expected to receive millions of dollars in exchange for dropping her claims over who controls Lisa Marie's trust.

via Entertainment Tonight|
#elvis-presley#entertainment#estate-battle
entertainment2 years ago

Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough settle estate dispute over Lisa Marie's trust.

The estate battle challenging the will of Lisa Marie Presley has settled, according to a representative for her mother Priscilla Presley. The agreement resolves a petition filed in January questioning the "authenticity and validity" of a 2016 amendment that replaced Priscilla and former business manager Barry Siegel as co-trustees of the estate with Lisa Marie Presley's daughter Riley Keough and deceased son Benjamin Keough. The deal, subject to court approval, will end wrangling over control of the estate, which includes a 15 percent stake in the company that controls Elvis Presley's intellectual property.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#estate-battle#lisa-marie-presley
entertainment2 years ago

Royal Family Member Helps End Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough's Feud

Sarah Ferguson has intervened to help come to an agreement between Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough amid their estate battle. The dispute involves Lisa Marie Presley's alleged mismanagement of the estate, leaving her children with nothing. Priscilla Presley has reportedly joined the legal battle, siding with her granddaughter Riley Keough. The legal battle between Lisa Marie Presley and her former business manager is ongoing, and it is unclear how Priscilla Presley's involvement will affect the case.

via Marca English|
#elvis-presley#entertainment#estate-battle