Parents typically do not want their surviving children to fight over their inheritances after the parents die. Careful planning may reduce the risk of foreseeable in-family conflicts.
With Lee’s death, his daughter, Joan Celia Lee, known as J.C., inherited his estate but continued to pursue various legal actions attempting to get “everything that’s mine.
The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure that their wishes are carried out after their death — and for their families.
Inheriting a house with siblings can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your family situation and how you handle it.