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Lawsuits of the filthy rich: the Perelmans lose

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Naomi

Did you expect this? I don’t know if I did. I realize that I’ve reported on this case more times than I think it was worth, but hey. But Samantha Perelman has lost her lawsuit against her uncle, whom she … Continue reading →

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Families can get torn apart by wills

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Naomi

I don’t remember how many ugly stories about families, wills and inheritances I’ve heard in my life. I know I’ve lived through one. And this is one instance when size doesn’t matter. Families can get very angry over not a … Continue reading →

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Lawsuit over Gore Vidal estate

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Naomi

This was the front page story in the New York Times Sunday Styles section, of all places. I’ve commented at least once on how the death of a family elder is so often deeply mourned by a vicious lawsuit. It … Continue reading →

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