Family’s Financial Hurricane

Family’s Financial Hurricane

Timothy S. Ferry, Esq. Ferry Joseph, P.A. Businessman Peter Karmanos, Jr., the Compuware co-founder and owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, recently found himself caught in the middle of a financial storm that was allegedly considered to be of his own making.  His three adult sons filed suit against their father, arguing that they were owed money from a partnership valued at over $100 million that began with the intent […]

Celebrity Estates Update

Celebrity Estates Update

David J. Ferry, Jr., Esq. Ferry Joseph, P.A. Over the last year, we have provided insights into estate and trust matters concerning various celebrities and wealthy families on this blog.  As a courtesy to those interested in seeing where things stand presently with these individuals, we are now offering updates on Tom Benson, Sumner Redstone, and Prince Rogers Nelson. When we first spoke of New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner […]

Battle Brewing over Prince’s Estate

Battle Brewing over Prince’s Estate

Battle Brewing over Prince’s Estate Thomas R. Riggs, Esq. Ferry Joseph, P.A. No matter your age or station in life, it is imperative that every person undertake proper estate planning.  One needs to look no further than the exploits of the rich and famous for not just tabloid fodder, but for the difficulties an estate often encounters in the wake of an unexpected passing, especially when a will has not […]

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans Owner, Tom Benson’s Battle With His Daughter and Grandchildren Over His Competency to Alter His Estate Plans

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans Owner, Tom Benson’s Battle With His Daughter and Grandchildren Over His Competency to Alter His Estate Plans

Regina M. Matozzo, Esq. Ferry Joseph, P.A. New Orleans is often referred to as “The Big Easy”, but it has been anything but that as of late for the Benson family, arguably the most recognized name in New Orleans.  The drama centers around Tom Benson, the family patriarch and owner of both of NOLA’s marquee professional sports teams. In January 2015, Mr. Benson announced that following his death, he intends […]

Sister that mishandled parents’ estates must reimburse brother for missing inheritance

Sister that mishandled parents’ estates must reimburse brother for missing inheritance

On April 17, 2014, Master Abigail M. LeGrow of the Court of Chancery in the State of Delaware issued a draft report in the matter of Harrison v. Dixon et. al., ruling that the Defendant, Roseann Dixon, must reimburse her brother, Jacob Harrison, for his inheritance from his parents’ estates which was never received as a result of Dixon’s mishandling of the estates. Remell Harrison passed away in 2004. Her […]