Tag Archives: Spousal Elective Share

Drummer’s Long-Lost Wife Gets Nothing from Estate

Former Motorhead musician leaves his divorced wife nothing in his will. Phil Taylor, drummer for the rock band Motorhead, died recently and left his l... Read More »

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Estate Planning Could Include Postnuptial Agreements

Spouses may find it beneficial to use a postnuptial agreement to detail how property is divided. Married couples can enter into postnuptial agreement... Read More »

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James Brown’s Companion Challenges Estate, Claims to Be Brown’s Wife

In 2007, Hynie contested the will, claiming to be Brown’s wife and entitled to a spousal share of his estate. Under a settlement deal approved in 20... Read More »

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