Sale of Duplex Has Royal Implications

 A recent New York Times article discusses a New York lawsuit surrounding the sale of a multi-million dollar duplex-apartment owned by Lionel Pincus, the husband of Princess Firyal of Jordan. 

• Mr. Pincus was previously declared incompetent.
• The sons of Mr. Pincus want to sell the duplex but allege that Princess Firyal is interfering with their ability to do so.
• If the duplex is sold while Mr. Pincus is alive, the proceeds of the sale are marked for charity. 
• If the duplex remains in the estate of Mr. Pincus and Princess Firyal outlives Mr. Pincus, the princess would inherit the duplex.

See Geraldine Fabrikant, Trying to Sell a Duplex, Princess not Included, NY Times, August 4, 2009.

Special thanks to Joel Dobris (Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law) for bringing this article to my attention.