Rupert Murdoch's Appeal to Alter Family Trust Faces Uphill Battle
Briefly

Rupert Murdoch aims to consolidate his family's media power under son Lachlan by changing a trust, facing hurdles in Nevada's probate court system.
A district court judge's decision following a local commissioner's findings will be crucial, as Mr. Murdoch must overturn 'bad faith' accusations to move forward.
Legal experts emphasize the difficulty in challenging probate court decisions, particularly when a commissioner's finding is backed by clear and strong language.
To prevail, Murdoch must meet a high bar under Nevada law, demonstrating that the probate commissioner's finding was clearly erroneous, a demanding legal standard.
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