All articles tagged with #family trust
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
Sam Walton, founder of Walmart, strategically kept his company's stock in family trusts rather than in his children's names, protecting the family's wealth from divorce-related risks and ensuring long-term control, a move contrasted with the Vanderbilt family's experience of wealth dilution over generations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Lachlan Murdoch has solidified control over the Murdoch media empire after a $3.3 billion settlement, ending a family succession dispute and paving the way for aggressive dealmaking and strategic expansion in a changing media landscape, with Lachlan's influence set to shape the future of Fox and News Corp.,
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
The Murdoch family resolved a succession dispute by creating a new family trust that keeps control of News Corp and Fox Corp. with Lachlan Murdoch, while compensating his siblings with cash payouts and limiting their future share acquisitions, ending legal battles and securing Lachlan's leadership.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NPR
The article discusses the complexities and common pitfalls of estate planning in the U.S., emphasizing that most issues arise from family dynamics rather than assets, and highlights the importance of communication and trust over purely legal or financial considerations in successful wealth transfer.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family trust to ensure his son Lachlan maintains control of his media empire was rejected by a Nevada probate commissioner. The decision, which found Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to exclude Lachlan's siblings from control, could impact the conservative direction of Murdoch's media outlets. The ruling now awaits a district judge's decision, and Murdoch may explore other options to secure Lachlan's leadership.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A Nevada probate commissioner has rejected Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family's trust to give his son Lachlan control of the media empire, including Fox News, to ensure its conservative stance. The ruling, described as a "carefully crafted charade," maintains equal control among Murdoch's four children. Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch plan to appeal, while the other siblings welcome the decision, hoping to rebuild family relationships.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Rupert Murdoch's attempt to alter a family trust to give control of his media empire to his eldest son, Lachlan, was denied by a Nevada court commissioner. The case involved Murdoch's children Prudence, Elisabeth, and James, who opposed the change, arguing it was a "carefully crafted charade." The ruling, which found Murdoch and Lachlan acted in "bad faith," is not final and may be appealed. The dispute highlights internal family tensions over the future control of News Corp and Fox News, echoing themes from the TV series "Succession."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A Nevada probate commissioner has rejected Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family trust to give his son Lachlan control of his media empire, including Fox News, to ensure its conservative stance. The ruling, described as a "carefully crafted charade," maintains equal control among Murdoch's four children. Murdoch plans to appeal, while his other children welcome the decision, hoping to strengthen family relationships.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family trust to favor his son Lachlan as the successor of his media empire has been blocked by a Nevada probate commissioner. The ruling, which followed secret testimonies from Murdoch family members, criticized Rupert and Lachlan for acting in "bad faith". The proposed amendment would have given Lachlan control over the media companies, aligning with Rupert's conservative views, but was contested by his other children. The decision has intensified family tensions, reminiscent of the TV series "Succession".
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family trust to ensure his son Lachlan gains sole control of his media empire after his death has been blocked by a Nevada probate commissioner. The request was opposed by Murdoch's other children, Prudence, James, and Elisabeth, who are set to jointly inherit control under the current trust terms. The commissioner ruled that Murdoch and Lachlan acted in "bad faith" to favor Lachlan, revealing a family rift over the future of the conservative-leaning media empire.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Rupert Murdoch's attempt to alter his family's trust to secure his son Lachlan's control over his media empire has been rejected by a Nevada probate commissioner. The decision, which Murdoch's other children opposed, was deemed a "carefully crafted charade." The case will now proceed to a district judge for further consideration. The trust, established during Murdoch's divorce from his second wife, is central to a family dispute over the future direction of the media empire, which includes Fox News and the Wall Street Journal.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Axios
A Nevada commissioner has ruled against Rupert Murdoch's attempt to alter his family trust to ensure his eldest son, Lachlan Murdoch, would control the family's media empire. This decision means the empire will be equally divided among Murdoch's four oldest children, who have differing ideological views. The ruling follows a closed-door trial where Murdoch and Lachlan were found to have acted in "bad faith." Rupert Murdoch plans to appeal the decision.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Rupert Murdoch has lost a legal battle to alter his family trust in favor of his eldest son, Lachlan, after a Nevada court ruled that Murdoch acted in "bad faith." The decision prevents Murdoch from restructuring the trust to give Lachlan more control over Fox News and News Corp, leaving all four of Murdoch's eldest children with equal voting rights. Murdoch's lawyer has indicated plans to appeal the ruling.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Rupert Murdoch's attempt to alter the succession plan of his media empire, favoring his eldest son Lachlan, was thwarted by a Nevada court ruling. The court upheld the current trust structure, which grants equal voting power to Murdoch's four adult children, James, Elisabeth, Prudence, and Lachlan. The decision criticized Murdoch and Lachlan for acting in "bad faith" and attempting to cement Lachlan's control. The ruling, if upheld, could significantly impact the future of Murdoch's media holdings, including Fox News and News Corp.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Rupert Murdoch's attempt to alter the structure of his family trust has been unsuccessful. This development is significant in the context of media ownership and the control of Murdoch's vast media empire.