Rupert Murdoch’s Succession Battle for Control of Fox News Begins in Nevada

Private Wealth Services attorney Stacie Nelson was quoted in an article published by The Hollywood Reporter about the upcoming probate court case concerning the succession of Rupert Murdoch's control over Fox News. The article discusses Murdoch's petition to change the terms of his family trust to ensure his son Lachlan remains in charge of his media empire after his death. Ms. Nelson provided insight on the legal considerations the probate court might examine in this high-profile case.

"It's possible the court can consider the future direction of the news outlets as being part of whether Lachlan will be the best steward such that it's still in the [other beneficiaries'] interest," Ms. Nelson said.

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