Allan Scott’s Estate in a Family Battle

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

As a trucking magnate, Allan Scott accumulated an estimated $600 million estate.  His two favored children will receive a big bulk of this empire.  However, there is a current rift developing within his family due to the fortune he left behind.

A source close to the Scott family said that some relatives have been angry that Mr. Scott short-changed his grandchildren, as only three were explicitly mentioned in the last will.  The source said that “Zena’s got all the power and money so she can do whatever she likes.”  Due to this some relatives are filing a legal challenge.  On the other hand, his widow, Grace Scott, have not yet seen a copy of the will.  She said the family kept her in the dark about the inheritance.  “I’m very illiterate when it comes to this legal stuff,” she commented further.

Mr. Scott died of heart failure and left all his wealth and business in the hands of his two children, Raymond and Zena as well as lawyer and business associate Tony Johnson.  His will acknowledged that Raymond and Zena should receive a greater portion of his estate because they spent their effort, time, and goodwill to contribute a lot to the business.

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