Estate Wars: Takeaways From The Lisa Marie Presley and Riggi Brothers Disputes

In this Life Happens podcast, learn how you can prevent or prevail when families fight over an estate.

Trusts and Estates attorneys Aaron Connor and Lou Pierro draw from two cases in the news – one national, one local – that illustrate what happens when family feuds go to court!

In the case of the late Lisa Marie Presley’s estate, her mother Priscilla filed a petition in Los Angeles questioning the ‘authenticity and validity’ of an amendment made to Lisa Marie’s living trust – cutting out mom and a former business manager as co-trustees. The trust is reportedly worth $110 million comprised of Graceland Mansion and 15% of Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Close to home in Saratoga Springs, the late Ronald Riggi’s estate is embroiled in a lawsuit. His brother Vincent says he’s owed $27 million dollars that Ronald allegedly borrowed from their jointly-owned business, and challenges transfers of assets to Ronald’s widow Michele.

Whether you have millions or not, we can learn from these high-profile cases. Aaron and Lou explain how proper legal planning can prevent estate and trust wars.