Paul Walker’s Car Collection

Paul Walker was famous for his movies about fast cars so it should come as no surprise that he owned a lot of vehicles. Exactly how many vehicles he owned and whether or not his estate has possession of all of them is the subject of a new lawsuit.

Digging Up Dad’s Grave for $50 Million

Most people would not consider digging up their father’s grave for the sole purpose of securing a DNA test to prove that the man listed on their birth certificate is not their real father. A woman in New York did just that.

Two Types of Inheritors

People who inherit a lot of wealth generally fall into one of two categories: those who want to work hard and those who want to pursue their own pleasure. Most families have both types.

Editor’s Watergate Papers Donated to University

Watergate continues to be perhaps the most important political scandal in United States history. Now, the papers of the reporters and the editor who broke the story will all be housed in the same place thanks to an estate donation.

Billionaire Giving Pledge Is Not Binding

When they created the Giving Pledge, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet received a lot of praise and publicity. Billionaires who have joined the pledge have received the same. It might surprise you that the pledge is non-binding and unenforceable. However, there are good reasons for that.

Widow Sues to Resume Estate Payments

An interesting estate case was recently filed in Manhattan. On one side, a widow is suing her stepchildren claiming that they were supposed to give her a monthly stipend for life. On the other side, the stepchildren claim there was never a marriage and that lifetime payments were not guaranteed.

Dispute over MLK’s Estate May Be Coming to an End

Over the years there have been several disputes concerning the estate of Martin Luther King Jr. The latest has pitted his children against each other. It now appears that a settlement might be forthcoming.

Widows and Estate Planning

When their husbands pass away many women feel overwhelmed with the estate’s affairs. However, with some planning and a few simple tasks most widows can get a good handle on the situation.

Estate Tax On The Way Out in Delaware?

Delaware has become the latest state to entertain the idea of eliminating its estate tax. The reason for doing so is interesting.

Emotions and Estate Planning

Mental health professionals normally counsel that people should listen to their emotions. However, when it comes to estate planning, it is often a bad idea to be too emotional about the process.