Celebrity Estate Showdowns: Recent Celebrity Wealth Transfer Litigation Battles
About this program
This session will examine recent high-profile disputes involving celebrity estates involving figures such as Tony Bennett, Jimmy Buffett, and Rupert Murdoch. These cases expose the hidden fault lines in trust administration, fiduciary duty, and family power struggles. Attendees will leave with useful insights into trust administration, dispute prevention, and strategies for navigating sensitive family dynamics.
This OnDemand CLE program earns 1 hour of General credit in California. It aired January 20, 2026 and features Vatche Zetjian.
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