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With spooky season upon us, what's scarier than ghouls and goblins? Finding yourself in a contentious situation involving the death of a loved one, inheritance, and something called "undue influence." Find out which red and green flags to look for when planning end-of-life directives at Debby Doitch's early bird presentation at the 2025 Southern Regional Educational Day at the Queen Mary Hotel next week!

2025 PFAC Southern Region Education Day - Professional Fiduciary Association of California 2025 PFAC Southern Region Education DayOctober 9-10Join the professional fiduciaries of the Southern Region for a day of education and networking. The event begins with a welcome Hospitality Reception on Thursday, October 9 where you can relax and get to know your associates. Spend the night in a hi...

Shannon Amos has been entangled in a legal dispute against her brother, K.C. Amos, over their father's estate since his death in 2024. The situation highlights key legal issues: handling elder abuse claims, financial exploitation, and trust challenges. What exists as a painful struggle in the wake of a parent's death serves as a lesson for others in trust administration and estate planning. If you find yourself in a similar situation and need assistance, contact KJMLAW Partners today for a consultation.

John Amos’ Estate Battle Erupts Into Legal War Between Daughter and Son of Late Icon Shannon Amos alleges K.C. Amos, her brother, of exploiting their father and ignoring his medical needs in a scheme to gain control of the actor's finances upon his death.

All eyes were on Rupert Murdoch and his family last year as the media mogul failed at amending the family's irrevocable trust to secure the future he wanted for his empire under his son Lachlan's direction. Finally, on September 8, with a $3.3 billion settlement to his siblings, Lachlan is at the helm. This saga represents just how time consuming, complex, and critical effective estate planning and trust administration can be. Whether you're making a minor amendment to a small estate or facing billions of dollars in wealth, our attorneys can help you navigate your case with confidence.

Succession War Over, Lachlan Murdoch Turns to Next Era of Empire Building With Rupert's blessing, his eldest son outfought, outlasted and ultimately spent billions buying out his siblings as his brother James throws in the towel on trying to force changes to Fox and News Corp. Now, insiders expect the real dealmaking to begin.