Aretha Franklin's real will was found under a couch cushion, signed with a smiley face; here's what happened in the courtroomThe 2014 will was short. However, it had different instructions. These were instructions about who will inherit her assets. Franklin's Keca...
Jensen Huang resigns: Where are Nvidia's other two co-founders? One could have been world's 2nd richest person after Elon Musk had he not sold his shares that could be worth $600 billion todayNvidia's co-founder Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO, temporarily succeeded by Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress. Chris Malachowsky...
Jointly owning property to save tax? Why married couples must also plan for ownership and inheritanceCouples should focus on establishing shared ownership of assets and developing a continuity plan to access these in case of emergencies. It...
Warren Buffett’s 7 golden rules for young investors trying to manage financesWarren Buffett shares seven essential financial lessons for young investors, emphasising frugal living, eliminating high-interest debt, lon...
Father gave his share of joint family land to second son; first son lost challenge but got 1/8th share in father’s self-acquired land, know whyA recent Madras High Court case addressed the inheritance dispute between two brothers regarding family property. Balakrishnan challenged t...
Need for rules comes to fore as India corporate landscape clutters up with family feudsIndia's corporate landscape is witnessing a surge in family disputes that threaten the very foundation of long-established businesses. Foll...
Booker Prize 2026: All about winner M. John Harrison, his book 'The End of Everything'. What makes UK writer the oldest author to win the prestigious literary prize?British author M John Harrison was named the winner of the 2026 Booker Prize for his dystopian satire 'The End of Everything' at a ceremony...
Pune teacher sells father's land to teach 10 poor students, all clear MPSC exams; now he runs a Rs 20 crore campus in his village but still lives in a rented houseAfter selling his inherited house and farmland in 2005, Pune-based teacher Yajurvendra Mahajan started educating 10 underprivileged student...
Indian parents getting US residency? 6 financial implications to consider before applyingInvestments in bank accounts, mutual funds, shares and other assets will have to be reviewed and modified. It is illegal under India’s FEMA...
Succession planning: When a family breaks up, how does the business survive?If the next generation wants to preserve the family business bot not necessarily together, here’s how they can execute the split without im...
Anna Nicole Smith won $474 million in her fight over her billionaire husband's fortune, but the Supreme Court took it all away; what happened?After his death, Smith began a legal battle over his estate in Texas. She challenged the inheritance arrangements and argued that she was e...
Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris accuses estate executor of charging $9.4 million fee as she seeks $600 million be moved into family trustParis Jackson has filed a request for $600 million to be transferred into a family trust. She has allege that executor John Branca has mism...
Did Vance just fire first salvo at Trump? The Republican inheritance war may have begunUS midterm election results: Trump & Co's defeat at the midterms has not just changed the balance of power in Washington. It has also expos...
Gold jewellery at home: How much can you keep without fear of Income Tax seizure?People can legally own gold without a prescribed maximum quantity if they explain its source. The Income Tax Department has guidelines rega...
In 1979, John Lennon left his $800 million estate to second wife, Yoko Ono, and his younger son. Elder son Julian refused to ‘let it be’ and fought for 16 years to get a share. How much did he inherit?After the death of his superstar father John Lennon, his eldest son Julian was left with nothing. He had to fight a gruelling legal battle ...
Michael Douglas did not inherit his father's fortune. Why Kirk Douglas chose philanthropy over family inheritanceHollywood legend Kirk Douglas reportedly left $50 million of his estimated $61 million fortune to charity instead of passing it on to his s...
What Michael Jackson’s will says about who inherits, and who doesn’tMichael Jackson passed away, leaving his estate primarily to benefit his mother, Katherine, and his three children. His father and siblings...