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Illustration featuring the back of a woman with a dragon tattoo, a manuscript, and a gavel, symbolizing the inheritance disputes and literary legacy of Stieg Larsson's estate.

Stieg Larsson’s Estate: Dying Without a Will

What Happened? When Swedish author Stieg Larsson, creator of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, passed away unexpectedly in 2004, he left no will. Larsson’s estate, valued at millions due […]

Abstract, cubist-inspired illustration with bold geometric shapes, featuring a gavel, scales of justice, and a document, symbolizing inheritance and legal disputes in a fragmented style.

Pablo Picasso’s Estate: The Decade-Long Dispute

What Happened? When Pablo Picasso passed away in 1973, he left behind an estate estimated at $250 million, including artworks, real estate, and other assets. However, Picasso did not leave […]

Prince’s Estate: The Cost of Dying Intestate

What Happened? When music icon Prince passed away unexpectedly in 2016, he left behind a legacy of hits, cultural impact, and an estate worth an estimated $156 million. However, he […]

Howard Hughes’ planes flying while trailing money.

The Infamous Battle Over Howard Hughes’ Estate

What Happened? Howard Hughes, the eccentric billionaire and aviation mogul, passed away in 1976, leaving behind an estate estimated at over $2 billion. Despite his immense wealth, Hughes failed to […]

Aretha Franklin’s Will Found in Sofa

By Susan Teel Are you storing your will under the sofa cushions? Have you considered the best storage location for your will – your most important financial document? Would you […]