Tag: inheritance
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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…
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Harmful DNA Changes in Sperm Rise with Age, Study Finds
Scientists uncover age-related rise in harmful sperm mutations Groundbreaking research published in Nature reveals that harmful genetic changes in sperm become more common as men age. The study, conducted by the Wellcome Sanger Institute in collaboration with the TwinsUK cohort at King’s College London, shows a clear, genome-wide increase in disease-causing mutations in sperm cells…
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Telomere Inheritance: How Telomere Length Is Passed Down and Why It Matters
Telomeres: The Protective Caps at the End of Chromosomes Telomeres are the protective caps that protect our genetic information, much like aglets guard shoelaces from fraying. Each time a cell divides, these caps shorten a little. When they become critically short, a cell stops dividing in a state called cellular senescence, a process linked to…
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Telomere Length Inheritance and the Parent-of-Origin Effect
Telomeres: The Small Shields at Chromosome Ends Telomeres are the protective caps at chromosome ends, composed of repetitive DNA sequences and protective proteins. Each time a cell divides, these caps shorten, and once they become critically short, the cell halts division in a state called cellular senescence. This natural limit is linked to chronic inflammation…
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Sibling Victory in Swiss Inheritance Case After Decades of Manipulation
Background: A family, a will, and shifting fortunes in Vaud In the picturesque canton of Vaud, a family saga began with a simple testament. In 1989, a 67-year-old Vaudoise designated her two children as equal heirs, a setup that seemingly left no room for jealousy or dispute. But the arc of this case would bend…