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Ceschina challenged the will in court, alleging that Yoko Ceschina had forged her husband's signature. After 10 years, the case was settled in favour of Yoko Ceschina, with confirmation that Renzo Ceschina's signature was genuine. Yoko Ceschina claimed her inheritance, which was valued at the time at approximately $ 190M (USD).
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