In covering probate disputes here in Texas and elsewhere, a couple of interesting cases involving charities making claims against estates have recently been in the news. These aren’t cases like with the Astor, Helmsley or Glassell estates in which charitable organizations were undisputedly included in estate plans. These appear to be claims not [...]
Charities make claims against Davidson, Bishop estates
Lou Ann Anderson
January 24, 2010
www.EstateofDenial.com
In covering probate disputes here in Texas and elsewhere, a couple of interesting cases involving charities making claims against estates have recently been in the news. These aren’t cases like with the Astor, Helmsley or Glassell estates in which charitable organizations were undisputedly included in [...]
Juanita Ann Canley sentenced to jail, probation
January 9, 2009
Santa Paula News
http://www.santapaulatimes.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/17808/Juanita_Ann_Canley_sentenced_to_jail,_probation.html
District Attorney Gregory D. Totten recently announced that Juanita Ann Canley, aka Juanita Browne (DOB 1/17/59) of Ventura, has been placed on five years of probation and ordered to serve 270 days in the Ventura County Jail.
District Attorney Gregory D. Totten recently announced that Juanita [...]
The Disturbing Case of the Estate of Judge John L. Phillips
David Mark Greaves
August 6, 2009
Our Times Press
http://ourtimepress.com/2009/08/06/the-disturbing-case-of-the-estate-of-judge-john-l-phillips/
“The Brooklyn Supreme Court Guardianship Program has been hijacked by Mafia-style crime”, charges Reverend Samuel Boykin, court-appointed guardian for Judge John Phillips, the “Kung Fu Judge.” Phillips was a Brooklyn Civil Court Judge for 13 years serving two terms [...]
It’s the People’s Seat II — Niagara County Edition
January 21, 2010
Niagaratimes.blogspot.com
http://niagaratimes.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-peoples-seat-ii-niagara-county.html
So, I get to repeat my favorite adage again….when you’re about to be run out of town, best to grab a baton and make it a parade. This time, that applies to County Treasurer Dave Broderick who abruptly resigned citing health concerns. While we believe [...]