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US - Nov 5, 2026 - A Louisiana stepfather created a trust and family property company in 2004; after he and his wife died, a dispute arose over who could change future beneficiaries, and an appeals court upheld the trust protector's powers - A Louisiana appeals court upheld a trust protector's authority to change future beneficiaries and require approval before a trust could be ended early. The case involved a trust created by a stepfather for his stepson in 2004. The stepson challenged the powers given to his stepbrother, but the court upheld the lower court's decision.26 minutes ago
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US - Nov 5, 2026 - A couple bought Arkansas land together, divorced within a year and each kept half; when the woman later went bankrupt, her share was sold to an investor and her ex-husband's appeal was dismissed - A couple bought land together in Arkansas in 2021 but divorced within a year, retaining equal ownership. After the woman filed for bankruptcy in 2023, a trustee sold her share to an investment company. Her former husband challenged the sale, but the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit dismissed his appeal because he had not challenged the buyer's good faith before the bankruptcy court.1 hour ago
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A Washington couple signed a prenup when the husband was worth over $15 million and his wife had $175,000; after disputes over a Porsche and divorce legal fees, an appeals court broadened the scope for attorney fee awards1 hour ago
In 2020, a former homeless man in Chicago set out to feed 100 families with $2,500; six years later, Dion Dawson employs 53 people and has distributed 80,000 pounds of free, fresh produce to more than 5,400 households every week2 hours ago
In 2007–08, five states narrowed rural intersection approaches with rumble strips; across eight sites, crashes fell 32% and fatal or injury crashes fell 34%1 hour ago
At 35, John Disselkamp quit a Louisville, Kentucky bank to mop floors for $600 a month; his First Class Commercial Cleaning now earns about $10 million a year, with 300 staff2 hours ago
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A Florida man sold his Georgia home and paid money from a joint account toward a new marital house; after a two-year marriage ended, an appeals court ruled he could not get separate credit for that down payment2 hours ago
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US sanctions Chandigarh couple for aiding Iran's oil trade fraud - how did their network operate4 hours ago
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A Vermont aviation CEO won approval for a 900-foot runway on his 130-acre estate, but a neighbour says she has spent $300,000 fighting the plan as appeals continue over the private airstrip4 hours ago
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Two Michigan neighbours agreed to split the cost of removing trees that threatened a barn, but the work never happened; after a $2,000 dispute, an appeals court ruled the homeowner could not sue over the same trees5 hours ago
An Iowa man lost $700,000 in a vacation-rental investment he believed was a Ponzi scheme; after divorce, a court upheld his wife's $351,446 property payment5 hours ago
US issues Forever stamp celebrating Diwali, features Rangoli created by Indian artist Sangita Bhutada5 hours ago
An Iowa landlord lost $700,000 in what he described as a Ponzi scheme as his marriage fell apart; a court upheld a $351,446 divorce payment despite his claim that much of the property belonged to him before marriage6 hours ago
US midterm fallout: Trump's India envoy Sergio Gor may replace Marco Rubio - report6 hours ago
Immigration after the midterms: A new Congress, but who holds the power?7 hours ago
A New York woman says co-op staff entered her apartment while she was out, took her dog and cat, and concealed where the dog went; three years later, an appeals court has let her trespass and distress claims proceed7 hours ago
In 2022, a 191-acre Indiana land listing triggered a much bigger conservation effort; 3,950 acres of former coal-mining land are now protected for wildlife and public access, a new account of the project reveals6 hours ago
In 2023, American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett left an estimated $275 million trust for his family; three years later, his widow and longtime adviser are fighting over its control7 hours ago
Three siblings discover their late father had two children from a secret relationship; court awards £170,000 to two sons, while all five biological children become entitled to shares of his £461,000 estate9 hours ago
A Massachusetts couple renovated a home gifted by the wife's parents using more than $1.5 million from his parents; after divorce, a court revived the dispute over who owed the money9 hours ago
A father excluded his four daughters from most of his £1 million estate after believing they were plotting against him; court finds delusions influenced his will and declares it invalid10 hours ago
California man dances to Bee Gees' 'Stayin' Alive' at Halloween-themed 97th birthday party; dies hours later after an unforgettable final celebration10 hours ago
In 2015, Detroit's Claude P. Moore began building a ball from just two rubber bands; 11 years later, it weighed 11,578 pounds and broke a Guinness record, with volunteers using a crane to weigh the giant creation10 hours ago
Tyreek Hill grew up in Pearson, Georgia; in 2023 his family foundation announced a $40,000 donation to the athletic programs at Coffee High and Atkinson County High, near home10 hours ago
Between 1984 and 1989, Oregon recycled the old asphalt on about 672 km (420 miles) of country roads, and over 75 percent of those projects were later rated fair or better11 hours ago
In 1989, New York paved two test roads with ground-up tyre rubber; after 3 years, the state transport department judged neither project economical nor successful12 hours ago
SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell and her husband, Robert, plan to distribute more than 2 million shares to eligible American children, with the first allocation expected in December 202612 hours ago
American singer Tony Bennett's daughters say they received only $245,000 each from his estate; they are accusing their brother of taking millions through commissions and trust transactions13 hours ago
Trump Jr backs JD Vance's 'reason we lost is the Iran war' remark after US midterms defeat14 hours ago
Maryland man sentenced to 5 years after creating fake charities linked to veterans, breast cancer and childhood leukaemia and stealing over $200,00014 hours ago
US midterms: Trump's veto powers & how he can use them to block Democrats' agenda15 hours ago
A woman began restoring and gifting American Girl dolls in 2012; her volunteer-run charity has now delivered more than 3,000 kits to children16 hours ago
After seismic shift in US, a new Congress but an old consensus16 hours ago
A Connecticut man sought shared custody of a dog after a breakup; an appeals court ruled that the law did not allow the court to order shared possession16 hours ago
US man who killed 2 children in house fire among 3 set to be executed on same day16 hours ago
Is Pete Hegseth on his way out? Trump weighs Pentagon leadership after GOP setback17 hours ago
Kevin Bacon's charity brought more than 100 volunteers to a Virginia campus; together they assembled 35,000 meal kits and 400 mental health kits for students and families across the region17 hours ago
In 2024, Eva Longoria received $50 million from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez for philanthropy; two years later, she says you don't have to be a billionaire to make a difference18 hours ago
Who is Hakeem Jeffries? Democratic leader poised to become first Black US House speaker19 hours ago
Former Illinois cemetery employee charged with taking over $114,000 from families' funeral payments, including cash paid for headstones19 hours ago
In Florida, 150 tons of old concrete pipes, junction boxes and steel were headed for landfill; crews cleaned the material and lowered it 70 feet into the Gulf to create a new artificial reef for marine life18 hours ago
Vivek Ramaswamy loses after ugly campaign19 hours ago
Texas elects first Democrat to Senate since Lloyd Bentsen in 198819 hours ago
GOPsmacked! What will the rout mean for India-US ties?19 hours ago
A Pennsylvania man spent four years making his sister's front lawn a Halloween destination; this October he unveiled a homemade 70-foot pirate ship, with costumed family members welcoming visitors for free19 hours ago
A Wyoming landowner had 640 acres with no legally usable road to reach them; after a neighbouring ranch resisted access, the state's highest court approved a private road but upheld $61,200 in compensation20 hours ago
From Jaipur roots to Florida victory, Pia Dandiya keeps family ties close20 hours ago
Houston woman Roda Osman raised more than $42,000 on GoFundMe after claiming a man hit her with a brick, was charged with theft by deception and has since been convicted20 hours ago