Probate Court didn’t let Jim Morrison “Break on to the other side”
Jim Morrison ought to serve as a captivating yet cautionary tale. Despite Morrison’s creative brilliance and youthful charm, his estate planning fell short in many regards. The aftermath of his untimely death paints a vivid picture of messy legal battles, contested wills, and heartbreak to those left behind. As we delve into the intricacies of […]
Longest Probate Case in US History
Myra Clark Gaines’ 19th century fight over an enormous inheritance is still the longest-running civil lawsuit in American history, taking over 60 years to finally find some kind of resolution. The United States Supreme Court called her case “the most remarkable in the records.” If the story of Myra Clark Gaines and her half-century quest […]