Tag: inheritance
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Can Mark and Margaret Semi-Retire in Their 50s and Fund a $250,000 Inheritance for Each Child?
Setting the Scene: A Path to Semi-Retirement and Legacy Mark and Margaret, now in their mid-50s, dream of semi-retiring while ensuring their two children are well-supported. The couple arrived in Canada two decades ago with little more than a plan and a couple of suitcases. Today they are financially established and pondering a bold goal:…
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Christmas Inheritance Disputes Rise After the Holidays
Introduction: The Boxing Day Epiphany It’s not just the gifts that get unwrapped during the festive season; for many families, the true revelation comes after the holidays. In Australia, as Boxing Day fades and families return to their routines, a surge of questions about wills, estates, and inheritances often surfaces. Lawyers report a noticeable uptick…
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No Bad Blood: Madonsela Breaks Silence on Foxton Will and Estate Dispute
Overview: Madonsela Addresses Foxton Estate Controversy Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, now a respected professor at Stellenbosch University, has publicly clarified that there is no lingering animosity between herself and the family of her late partner, Richard Foxton, concerning his will and estate. Speaking at a media briefing held on Wednesday, Madonsela sought to set…
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‘Like a mini Louvre’: Rothschilds feud over a treasure trove of artworks
Introduction: A Family at the Crossroads of Finance and Fine Art For centuries, the Rothschild name has stood as a symbol of financial prowess and curated taste. Now, a rift within the dynasty has thrust the family into a high-stakes struggle over a vast art trove that reads like a private museum. The dispute, unfolding…
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Inheritance Strife: Why Family Bullying Over Wealth Is on the Rise
Why inheritance conflicts are escalating Conflicts over money and assets after a loved one’s death have shifted from taboo topics to a pressing social concern. Inheritance bullying—where relatives manipulate, pressure, or exploit vulnerable family members to gain a larger share of an estate—has become increasingly common. Experts point to a mix of rising wealth gaps,…
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Why Family Inheritance Bullying Has Become Rife and What We Can Do
Understanding the Rise of Inheritance Bullying Family dynamics around money and property are increasingly tense. An issue once considered private is now a public concern, with charities reporting a sharp rise in cases of inheritance bullying — the manipulation, coercion, or exploitation of relatives to influence who receives wealth or assets after a loved one…
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Few Heirs Keep Their Parents’ Wealth Advisors, Cerulli Study Finds
Generational wealth transfer curves to trillions, but advisor retention remains limited Over the next 25 years, more than $120 trillion in wealth will pass from one generation to the next. A Cerulli Associates study sheds light on a pivotal question for ultra-wealth clients, their heirs, and the professionals who guide them: will heirs keep the…
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Few heirs keep their parents’ wealth advisors, Cerulli finds
Most heirs retain, not replace, the family wealth advisor As Baby Boomers and their successors prepare for a generational wealth transfer, a Cerulli Associates study sheds light on how inheritors plan to manage, or reshape, the advisory relationships they inherit. Over the next 25 years, more than $120 trillion is expected to flow to heirs,…
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Ireland urged to adopt national wills register to speed probate, says Royal London
Call for a national wills register in Ireland Royal London Ireland has urged the Government to create a national online register of wills, arguing that such a system exists in most other European countries and would help families locate a loved ones will more quickly after death. The proposal comes amid concerns that a large…
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Controversy over Sunjay Kapur Will: Karisma Kapoor’s Children Challenge Feminine Pronouns in Inheritance Case
Introduction: A High-Stakes Inheritance Dispute The Delhi High Court is currently hearing a high-profile inheritance dispute surrounding late businessman Sunjay Kapur. Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan, have challenged the authenticity of their father’s alleged will, raising questions about its language, origin, and the authority behind its creation. Senior advocates and the court are scrutinizing…