New study reveals the estate-planning choices that are likely to pit heirs against each other
The study identified contested trust disputes by examining thousands of civil filings that were scheduled to come before San Francisco Superior Court.
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Indian oil and gas heir made professor of sustainability at Newcastle University
Incredulity over role for Anant Ambani, son of India's richest person, who also runs a controversial mega-zoo. Newcastle University is facing a backlash from c…
Geopolitics
Jewish heirs of Holocaust victims sue California museum over Nazi-looted art
Pasadena's Norton Simon Museum holds 16th-century paintings stolen by the Nazis during the second world war. Jewish heirs of Holocaust victims and their repres…
Cantor heir recalls family's 9/11 losses - and the kindergarten dropoff that spared Howard Lutnick
The twist of fate spared the elder Lutnick while 658 of Cantor's 960 New York employees were killed when a hijacked plane struck the North Tower.
Energy
Oil heir Sid Bass callously dumped partner of 10 years for another woman, suit claims: 'You are to pack and leave'
Bass abruptly dumped his longtime partner for another woman after allegedly promising to provide for her for life -- the latest in what her lawyers portray as…
Housing
Leaving Property to Your Heirs Can Lead to Headache, not Robust Wealth
Real estate passed down without a clear title of ownership can prevent families from creating generational wealth.
'We already have wills': We're in our 60s with $1.5 million. How do we prevent family drama among our heirs?
"I realize that probate can be lengthy, public and expensive."
Geopolitics
FBI snares an American heir indicted for allegedly bankrolling anti-cop, pro-Hamas communist revolution
James Cox Chambers Jr., estranged heir to the $27 billion Cox empire, was detained in Spain for alleged money laundering and Hamas support.
Philippe Stern, Heir to the Patek Philippe Watch Brand, Dies at 88
In an era of electronic timepieces, he marketed $40,000 handmade watches as status symbols, breathing new life into a struggling industry.
Consumer
Walmart heir Lukas Walton buys minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and United Center
Lukas Walton is the 39-year-old grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton. He and Samantha Walton are residents of Chicago.
J.D. Vance is heir to a more radical politics than Trumpism
. if, of course, he believes what he's saying
Armani's heirs carry the vision forward as the house faces its next chapter
Giorgio Armani's legacy continues to shine at his historic Milan headquarters
Real-life 'Succession' rocks Ray-Ban dynasty as heir launches $11.5 billion bid to buy out siblings
An heir to the Del Vecchio empire accused his family's holding company of obstructing a multibillion-dollar succession plan.
Kennedy Heir, Antifa-Lover And Former Techie Among Candidates Wrapping Wild Primary To Replace Jerry Nadler
It may take a miracle for Conway or Schlossberg to win
'Money can make you happy': My wife and I have no heirs, but we're making the world a better place by giving it away
"If you find a need in your community, there's likely an organization that will help you get involved."
A billionaire heir built one of America's largest homes. His bitter divorce means his $135 million mansion is for sale.
A billionaire heir built one of America's largest homes. His bitter divorce means his $135 million mansion is for sale.
Consumer
Donald E. Newhouse, Low-Profile Heir to a Media Empire, Dies at 96
He ran the newspaper division of Advance Publications, while his older brother, Si, ran the Condé Nast magazine operation.
Healthcare
Dying with a health savings account can leave a tax bomb for heirs
Non-spouse beneficiaries like children and grandchildren can be on the hook for a big tax bill if they inherit a health savings account.
'I have more money than I know what to do with': I'm a single millionaire with no heirs and don't like spending. What's wrong with me?
"I buy clothes at thrift stores."
We're in our 70s with no heirs. I like donating $30,000 from our $700,000 IRA to charity - my husband disagrees. Who's right?
"Our income - Social Security, his VA disability and three pensions - covers all expenses."
Consumer
Lewis E. Lehrman, Store Chain Heir Who Ran for N.Y. Governor, Dies at 87
After helping his family's Rite-Aid drugstore empire flourish, he waged a surprisingly close but losing race as a Reagan Republican against Mario Cuomo in 1982.
Industrials
What the heirs to General Electric did next
Their success illustrates the benefits of breaking up - and more
The candy heir vs. chocolate skimpflation
The grandson of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups creator has launched a campaign against The Hershey Company, which owns the Reese's brand. He wants them to stop…
Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81
The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
Geopolitics
CANDY CIVIL WAR: Reese's Heir Calls Out What's Being Put In America's Favorite Treat
The grandson of the man who invented Reese's Peanut Butter Cups is speaking out against The Hershey Company, accusing the multinational confectionery company o…
Macro
'I'm a loner': I'm 62 with a multimillion-dollar portfolio and no heirs. Should I find a wife for my twilight years?
"I have never been married, have no siblings, and both my parents have passed away."
Consumer
A Guggenheim heir just raised $50 million to back media and creator startups. Here are 4 areas he's betting on.
A Guggenheim heir just raised $50 million to back media and creator startups. Here are 4 areas he's betting on.
Finance
Family office deals cooled off in December, but heirs placed bets in health and media
Investment firms of the ultra-rich didn't jump into the M&A frenzy during the holiday season.
Technology
Late billionaire tax cheat Robert Brockman's heirs agree to pay $750M to IRS in epic fraud case
Late software mogul's estate has agreed to shell out $750 million to settle what prosecutors said was largest individual tax-fraud case in US history.
Geopolitics
The next generation of heirs is rewiring family offices - and triggering a talent war
The next generation of heirs is rewiring family offices - and triggering a talent war