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Should Clients Ever Use Holographic Wills?

Jun 25 | 2025 by abrockman

Holographic Wills – handwritten and unwitnessed – are harder to validate in probate court and more prone to disputes. Only half of U.S. states recognize…

What Jimmy Buffet’s Estate Teaches Us About Choosing the Right Trustees

Jun 12 | 2025 by abrockman

The recent dispute in the estate of music legend Jimmy Buffett offers more than just headlines – it provides a powerful reminder of how important…

The Uncooperative Trustee

May 1 | 2025 by theFGFirm.law

The probate litigation division of Fausone & Grysko was confronted with a situation in which our client—who was a beneficiary of a trust—was frozen out…

Luigi Mangione Trial: A Cautionary Estate Planning Tale

Jan 24 | 2025 by theFGFirm.law

In a surprising revelation, Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, stands to lose a significant inheritance from his grandmother. Her…

Will Michigan Courts Recognize and Enforce Arbitration Clauses in Wills?

Jan 17 | 2025 by theFGFirm.law

The Winter 2024 issue of the Michigan Probate & Estate Planning Journal includes an article by Fausone & Grysko attorney Kurt A. Olson: Historically the…

Category: Estate Planning

Should Clients Ever Use Holographic Wills?

What Jimmy Buffet’s Estate Teaches Us About Choosing the Right Trustees

The Uncooperative Trustee

Luigi Mangione Trial: A Cautionary Estate Planning Tale

Will Michigan Courts Recognize and Enforce Arbitration Clauses in Wills?

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