Estate Law

Comprehensive guide to Estate Law cases, courts, and legal analysis.

15 cases analyzed in this practice area

Key Cases in Estate Law

Moyer, Moyer v. Estate of Jacquelin A. Moyer

fladistctapp · 2026-04-01 · Impact: 65/100

This case involves a dispute over the estate of Jacquelin A. Moyer. Her children, Michael and Michelle Moyer, sued the estate, alleging that their mother had promised them certain assets in exchange f...

In Re ESTATE OF SIZICK

mich · 2026-03-18 · Impact: 65/100

This case involves the estate of Robert Sizick and a dispute over the distribution of his assets. Robert Sizick died without a will, meaning his estate was subject to Michigan's intestacy laws. His es...

IN RE: ESTATE OF ULVANG (CIVIL)

nev · 2026-03-12 · Impact: 65/100

This case, In Re: Estate of Ulvang, concerns a dispute over the distribution of assets from the estate of Mr. Ulvang. The primary issue revolved around the interpretation of Mr. Ulvang's will and whet...

Jill Pardes Wolfson, Etc. v. Andria Pardes

fladistctapp · 2026-03-06 · Impact: 25/100

Jill Pardes Wolfson, Etc. v. Andria Pardes, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case involves a dispute over the interpretation of a...

Holly Wren Wallace Schumpert v. Alton Hugh Wallace, as the personal representative of the Estate of Alton Hamric Wallace, deceased; and Patsy Lockett Wallace, individually and as trustee of the Patsy Gayle Lockett Wallace and Alton Hamric Wallace Revocable Trust

ala · 2026-03-06 · Impact: 70/100

This case involves a dispute over the will and trust of Alton Hamric Wallace (the decedent). The decedent's daughter, Holly Wren Wallace Schumpert (the plaintiff), challenged the will and trust, alleg...

In the Estate of J. Hugh Wheatfall

tex · 2026-02-13 · Impact: 35/100

This case involves the estate of J. Hugh Wheatfall and a dispute over the distribution of his assets. The core issue was whether a specific piece of property was intended to be part of a trust or dist...

In re Clark

or · 2025-12-30 · Impact: 65/100

This case involves a dispute over a will. The court had to decide whether a handwritten document, signed by the deceased, was a valid will. The deceased's family argued that the document was not a val...

In Re: Henry L. Klein

la · 2025-12-18 · Impact: 45/100

This case involves a dispute over the estate of Henry L. Klein. The court had to determine how to distribute assets and address various claims made by beneficiaries and creditors. The primary issue wa...

In re Estate of Wilson

ohioctapp · 2025-12-16 · Impact: 15/100

In re Estate of Wilson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 16, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision regarding the distribu...

In re Godfrey

nc · 2025-12-12 · Impact: 45/100

This case involves a dispute over a will. The deceased, Mr. Godfrey, had a will that left his property to his children. However, his daughter, Ms. Godfrey, claimed that her father had promised her the...

In the Matter of Dale W Arnett

ind · 2025-11-21 · Impact: 45/100

This case involves a dispute over a will. The court had to decide whether a document, which was not signed by the testator (the person making the will) in front of witnesses, could still be considered...

Grapes, P., Aplt. v. Grapes, L. v. Grapes, P.

pa · 2025-10-09 · Impact: 15/100

Grapes, P., Aplt. v. Grapes, L. v. Grapes, P., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on October 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case involves a dispute over the interpretation of a ...

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