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Paris Jackson won a key ruling in her ongoing challenge to Michael Jackson’s estate: the court ordered the executors to return $625,000 in bonus payments to the estate and granted Paris recovery of attorneys’ fees and costs, a notable victory as she has publicly voiced concerns about her family’s portrayal in media and the Michael biopic.
The estate of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle faces $30 million in wrongful-death lawsuits filed by the Dutton estates (two suits of $15 million each) over a December fatal plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport. The Cessna C550, owned by Biffle, was allegedly not properly maintained, and the crash killed Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children, along with pilot Dennis Dutton, his son Jack, and Craig Wadsworth. The NTSB preliminary report says Jack Dutton was not qualified to serve as copilot and that the left engine had starting issues; the investigation continues.
Five Cascio siblings tell The New York Times they were groomed and sexually abused by Michael Jackson, alleging decades of abuse and trafficking with staff aiding and secrecy coerced; they filed a federal lawsuit against Jackson’s estate in February after a 2020–2025 settlement totaling about $16 million, and their allegations echo earlier cases as related suits move toward trial.
The Cascio siblings and their sister Porte allege in a February federal lawsuit that Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children, with his staff allegedly enabling the abuse and pressuring them to sign a silence/settlement agreement; they seek damages and to void the pact, saying they were groomed and brainwashed. Their brother Frank Cascio says he was abused too but cannot join due to arbitration, while the Jackson estate disputes the claims; the suit follows renewed scrutiny tied to the Michael biopic and notes prior negotiations offering about $690,000 a year for five years in exchange for silence. The estate plans to seek dismissal or stay arbitration while the case continues.
Forbes analyzes the Michael Jackson estate's potential windfall from a forthcoming biopic, noting revenue could come from film rights, distribution deals, soundtrack licensing, merchandising and brand partnerships; the final figure hinges on deal structure, production, release strategy and audience reception, but the upside could reach hundreds of millions if a major studio secures a high-profile, multi-channel rollout.
BBC News Investigations shows Jeffrey Epstein named his accountant Richard Kahn and lawyer Darren Indyke as co‑executors who control the estate’s wealth and sensitive documents, oversee survivor compensation, and hold broad signatory authority over Epstein’s accounts. They face congressional scrutiny as they prepare to testify, while US Virgin Islands court filings allege they aided Epstein’s trafficking operation—a charge they deny. The estate continues to influence settlements and legal costs for survivors centuries after Epstein’s death.
The estate of Paul G. Allen has launched a formal sale process for the Seattle Seahawks, ten days after the team’s Super Bowl victory. Allen bought the franchise in 1997 and died in 2018; the sale proceeds are intended for philanthropy. Forbes values the Seahawks at about $6.7 billion, making them among the NFL’s most valuable franchises. The sale is being led by Allen & Company and Latham & Watkins, with sister Jody Allen as executor, and comes after other marquee deals like the Commanders’ 2023 sale; the Trail Blazers’ sale is also progressing under separate terms.
Jeffrey Epstein’s late-1953 Trust, disclosed in DOJ files, earmarks about $100 million for his girlfriend Karyna Shuliak (including a $50 million annuity) and assigns $50 million to his lawyer Darren Indyke and $25 million to his in-house accountant Richard Kahn; other named beneficiaries include Epstein’s brother Mark Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Harvard professor Martin Nowak among roughly 40 potential heirs. The estate’s value has fallen from about $600 million to roughly $120 million after taxes, legal fees, and settlements, while a victim-restitution fund has already paid out more than $121 million, with no provision for abuse victims in the trust.
Shannen Doherty’s estate is moving to enforce the divorce settlement with ex-husband Kurt Iswarienko, four months after Doherty’s death, while Iswarienko argues the proceeding should not stand in the court that handled the agreement because her death ended the marriage. The estate alleges Iswarienko failed to list a Texas property for sale, withheld about $50,000, and did not return Doherty’s belongings, and it seeks lists of works and licensing rights and other obligations described in the settlement, including removal of Doherty’s photos from his site.
A man named Mike faces family demands for inheritance assets despite a clear will that leaves them nothing, leading to conflict and legal considerations about executor responsibilities, as discussed on 'The Ramsey Show.'
Alec Baldwin has re-listed his 10,000-square-foot Hamptons estate for $21 million after previous price reductions, featuring luxury amenities like a movie theater, wine room, and outdoor pool, with the property holding sentimental value for him.
Dolly Parton’s late husband Carl Dean left her his entire estate in his 2013 will, including personal items related to her career, and she plans to manage the distribution of his possessions, having requested to be the executor.
Hulk Hogan's $5 million estate will be inherited solely by his son Nick Hogan, excluding his daughter Brooke, with the estate including cryptocurrency, personal property, and rights to publicity, as revealed in recent court documents.
Apollonia (Patty Kotero), known for her role in 'Purple Rain,' has filed a lawsuit against Prince's estate, claiming they improperly attempted to claim ownership of her 'Apollonia' trademark, which she has used for over 40 years. She asserts her rights to the name and accuses the estate of bad-faith legal actions to seize her brand and identity, despite Prince's prior support for her use of the name.
A woman learns that her cousins, who inherited a significant estate from their grandmother, have cut off the rest of the family, including her, after changing the will. She is puzzled by their decision and the reasons behind it, especially since the grandmother was of sound mind when she made the changes.