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 […]

Lisa L. Coggins, Esq. to Speak at Upcoming Estate Administration Seminar

Lisa L. Coggins, Esq. to Speak at Upcoming Estate Administration Seminar

On September 19, 2016, Lisa L. Coggins will present segments on Handling Creditor Claims and Debt and Complex Issues in Estate Administration in the continuing legal education seminar entitled “Estate Administration from Start to Finish,” sponsored by the National Business Institute in Dover, Delaware.

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 […]

The Kittila Decision…Seeking Attorneys’ Fees After Unsuccessful Estate Litigation

The Kittila Decision…Seeking Attorneys’ Fees After Unsuccessful Estate Litigation

Seeking Attorneys’ Fees After Unsuccessful Estate Litigation James Gaspero, Jr., Esq. Ferry Joseph, P.A. In an interesting decision issued in August of 2015 (Final Report dated October 9, 2015), then Master Abigail M. LeGrow of the Court of Chancery held that it would be fair to award to an unsuccessful challenger of a Will his attorneys’ fees and costs equal to 20 percent of the value of the estate at the time of […]