Slayer Rule: Could It Block Nick Reiner's Inheritance?
Following the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, we examine California's 'slayer rule' that prevents killers inheriting from victims. Could it apply to their son, Nick?
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19-year-old charged in parents' murder-for-inheritance plot
A 19-year-old in New Mexico is charged with arranging his parents' murder, believing he would inherit their wealth. Police detail a chilling premeditated plot. Read the full investigation.
New law: Killers of ex-officers face whole life orders
The government closes a legal loophole after the murder of former prison officer Lenny Scott. Killers motivated by a victim's past role will now face whole life sentences. Read the full story.
Brian Walshe trial begins in wife's murder case
Opening statements start in the trial of Brian Walshe, accused of murdering his wife Ana. Walshe has pleaded guilty to misleading police and disposing of her remains, but denies murder. Follow the latest.
Siblings feud over $50m inheritance properties
Five wealthy heirs descend into petty squabble over $10 million homes in trust fund reveal, mirroring HBO's Succession drama. Experts reveal how ultra-rich families manage inheritance.
Rival brides in court fight over bigamist's £1.8m fortune
Two women unknowingly married to the same man are locked in a High Court battle over his £1.8 million estate. Discover the shocking story of bigamy and inheritance.
New Inheritance Tax on Pensions from April 2027
Urgent guidance for UK pension holders as major inheritance tax expansion looms. Check your 'expression of wish' documents and review your financial plans now to protect your legacy.
Nephew loses £400k inheritance battle over will
A US-based nephew has lost a bitter court fight over his great-aunt's £400,000 estate after she disinherited him, branding his family 'The Rats'. Discover the full story behind this family feud.
Pastor guilty of missionary wife murder in Angola
Shocking conviction of American pastor Jackie Shroyer for the brutal murder of his wife during their religious mission in Angola reveals dark secrets behind the missionary facade.
Father and Son Charged in Arizona Double Murder
Christopher and Parker Scholtes face first-degree murder charges after the grisly discovery of two women's bodies in an Arizona home, in a case that has shocked the local community.
Erin Patterson appeals mushroom murder convictions
The Australian woman convicted of murdering three people with a lethal mushroom lunch files appeal against her guilty verdicts, claiming insufficient evidence.
Teen charged with grandmother's murder in Mississippi
A 17-year-old from Mississippi faces capital murder charges after allegedly confessing to killing his grandmother following an argument about church attendance in a shocking family tragedy.
Sibling rift over £1.3m inheritance fortune
A bitter family dispute erupts as a daughter inherits her mother's entire £1.3 million estate while her brother receives nothing, leading to a High Court battle over the contested will.
Halloween Candy Killer Gets Life for Son's Murder
A Pennsylvania father has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the horrific murder of his 11-year-old son, whose body was discovered on Halloween night in 2022.
Lawyer's will error sparks £1.2m inheritance battle
A prominent London lawyer faces a bitter family feud after allegedly making a critical error in his sister's will, leaving her son fighting for his rightful inheritance in the High Court.
Colombian killer jailed for 42 years in suitcase murder case
A Colombian national has been sentenced to 42 years for the brutal murders of a couple whose dismembered remains were discovered in suitcases near Bristol's iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge in a shocking case that horrified the nation.
Bristol suitcase murder: Colombian national convicted
Yostin Mosquera found guilty of murdering 42-year-old man in Bristol before dumping dismembered body in suitcases. Shocking details emerge in gruesome case that horrified local community.
Unmarried Couples Face £500k Inheritance Tax Trap
Millions of cohabiting couples in Britain could face devastating inheritance tax bills due to legal loopholes. Discover how to protect your partner's financial future.
Faithfull grandson cut from £4m inheritance in family feud
Exclusive: Marianne Faithfull's grandson reveals heartbreaking inheritance exclusion as family fortune dispute erupts over singer's £4m estate.
Lola's father dies of broken heart after daughter's murder
The tormented father of 12-year-old Lola, who was brutally murdered in France, has died from overwhelming grief just months after his wife's passing, as family demands life sentence for Algerian-born killer.
NYC teen decapitated: Mother and boyfriend face murder charges
Shocking court revelations expose horrific details in the murder of 14-year-old Jayson Rivera, whose mother and her boyfriend now face murder charges in the gruesome New York City case.
California father pleads guilty to toddler son's murder
Emmanuel Haro admits to second-degree murder of his 2-year-old son in horrific California case that has left authorities and community reeling.
Fresh clues in 1996 cold case murder - police appeal
Detectives investigating the 1996 murder of 18-year-old Gavin O'Donnell reveal new evidence and make emotional plea for information nearly three decades after the brutal killing.
Husband confesses to bludgeoning wife with rock in 999 call
A Pennsylvania man faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly confessing to bludgeoning his wife to death with a large rock in a shocking domestic violence case that has horrified investigators.
Cleaner discovers murder scene during routine Chelmsford job
A Chelmsford cleaning contractor describes the horrifying moment he realised a routine cleaning job was actually a murder scene cleanup, leading to a crucial breakthrough in a murder investigation.
Heir Hunters Find Woman £15,000 Lost Inheritance
A remarkable story of how professional probate researchers uncovered an unexpected inheritance for a woman who had no idea she was named in a distant relative's will, revealing how millions in unclaimed assets await rightful heirs across the UK.
Chef's killer dies before justice in unsolved murder case
The prime suspect in the brutal murder of beloved local chef David 'Teflon' Thomas has died in prison, leaving the 2018 killing officially unsolved and the victim's family without closure.
Polish butcher confesses to skinning murder victim
Exclusive: Gruesome courtroom revelations detail how Polish butcher Marek P. methodically murdered and skinned his victim in a case that's shocked the nation. The killer's calm confession and horrific methods have left investigators stunned.
Beckenbauer's £150m inheritance plan revealed
Exclusive details emerge about how German football icon Franz Beckenbauer divided his £150 million fortune among family members, with surprising omissions and unexpected beneficiaries in his final will.
Pensioner dies in inheritance feud with stepson
A 74-year-old man died following a physical altercation with his stepson during a bitter argument about a cottage inheritance from his late wife, a court hears in tragic case.
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