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Probate,
Entertainment & Sports

Nov. 14, 2018

Stan Lee’s death could spark massive legal battle

If reports of an internal power struggle between Stan Lee's closest confidantes in the months leading up to his death prove accurate, attorneys say there's a strong chance legal battles will develop over the Marvel Comics co-founder's estate.

Stan Lee’s death could spark massive legal battle
Stan Lee at a comic book store in New Jersey in 2012.

If reports of an internal power struggle between Stan Lee’s closest confidantes in the months leading up to his death prove accurate, attorneys say there’s a strong chance legal battles will develop over the Marvel Comics co-founder’s estate.

Lee, who died Monday at 95, is credited with helping to create many of Marvel Inc.’s flagship characters, including Spider-Man, the Hulk, and the X-Men. His passing came after months of media r...

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