Feinstein Family Disputes Millions in Assets from Late Husband's Estate

Dispute involves millions in assets and properties from Richard Blum's estate, including a multimillion-dollar beach house and $20M+ San Francisco mansion.
Feinstein's daughter claims her mother is owed disbursements from the estate for medical bills, but trustees say the estate is complex and needs more evaluation.
At court hearing, judge orders private mediation and accounting of the estate, but declines to order sale of beach house.
Litigation has brought Feinstein's family squabble into public view during final chapter of long political career.
Mediation to conclude by December 11; second court hearing set for January 22.

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