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Can Anyone File a Wrongful Death Claim in New Jersey?

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Losing a loved one unexpectedly is devastating, particularly when their death results from someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions. Financial hardships, including medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost income, often...more

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Court Affirmed A Judgment For An Estate Because The Personal Representative Participated In The Case

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In Charles v. Est. of Kornbacher, the estate sued a defendant regarding the ownership of real property. No. 01-23-00125-CV, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 2947 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] April 30, 2024, no pet. history)....more

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Another Broad Reading of the Elder Abuse Act Protects Seniors

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We “ring” in 2022 with a recent case that again shows the long reach of statutory financial elder abuse claims in California trust and estate litigation. In Ring v. Harmon (2021) ___ Cal.App.5th ___, the Court of Appeal...more

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Standing Up to Your Siblings: Who Can Bring a Financial Elder Abuse Claim?

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While financial elder abuse is a serious problem in California, not just anyone can sue to protect an abused elder. This is especially true if the elder does not want to bring suit in the first place. On April 19, 2017, the...more

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Florida Appellate Court Finds Widow Could Independently Bring FCRA Discrimination Claim After Her Husband’s Death

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On January 20, a Florida appellate court held that a personal representative can initiate a Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) complaint alleging discrimination on behalf of the deceased former employee. In Cimino v. American...more

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