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Judge Overturns Will of Spokane Tycoon, Eldest Son May Inherit $1 Billion
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What Happened?
A judge ruled that two children exploited their father, a Spokane real estate tycoon with dementia, potentially allowing their eldest brother to inherit a fortune nearing $1 billion. The ruling reinstates an earlier will from 2018.
Key points
- Judge Jacquelyn High-Edward ruled on October 26, 2026, in favor of Harley Douglass.
- The ruling disqualifies Lanzce Douglass and Stacey Douglass Boies from receiving any inheritance.
- Harlan Douglass, the father, died on November 26, 2023, with an estate valued at approximately $600 million.
- The 2019 will had allocated 65% to Lanzce and 35% to Stacey, leaving Harley with just $1,000.
- The judge found that the younger siblings financially exploited their father during his cognitive decline.
Key insights
- The ruling reinforces legal protections against financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
- Harley Douglass may gain control of the entire estate, pending further court decisions.
- The case highlights ongoing family disputes over inheritance and financial management.
Why it matters
This ruling could significantly alter the distribution of a substantial family fortune.
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Source
Times of India
