Judge Jacquelyn High-Edward ruled that Lanzce Douglass and Stacey Douglass Boies exerted undue influence over their father while he suffered from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The late developer struggled with basic numeracy and required assistance reading documents by the time he signed the altered 2019 arrangement. Beyond nullifying the will, the court stripped both siblings of their inheritance rights under state protections for vulnerable adults. The legal battle also dissolved separate real estate assignments and canceled roughly $155 million in promissory notes previously awarded to the two siblings and their children.
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Eldest son Harley Douglass is now poised to oversee a family fortune valued at nearly $1…: Eldest son Harley Douglass is now poised to oversee a family fortune valued at nearly $1 billion following the court victory.
Findings showed Harlan Douglass suffered from Alzheimer’s and dementia, leaving him incap…: Findings showed Harlan Douglass suffered from Alzheimer’s and dementia, leaving him incapable of managing medication or understanding documents he signed.
In addition to invalidating the will, the judge canceled property assignments that had tr…: In addition to invalidating the will, the judge canceled property assignments that had transferred lucrative real estate interests to the siblings.
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A bitter family inheritance dispute involving one of Spokane’s wealthiest property developers has taken a dramatic turn after a judge ruled that two children financially exploited their father while he was living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The decision could leave his eldest son in control of a fortune estimated at nearly $1 billion, according to The Spokesman-Review, with further details reported by Moneywise. Spokane County Superior Court Judge Jacquelyn High-Edward ruled on October 26, 2026, in favour of Harley Douglass, who had challenged changes made to his late father Harlan Douglass’ will in 2019. The ruling reinstates an earlier version of the will and disqualifies his younger siblings, Lanzce Douglass and Stacey Douglass Boies, from receiving an inheritance after finding that they had financially exploited their father. Harlan, a prominent real estate developer, died on November 26, 2023, aged 86. His estate was estimated at approximately $600 million, including an extensive property portfolio. However, when disputed assets and other financial interests are taken into account, the wider family fortune has been valued at around $1 billion.
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