Rupert, 93, is aiming to cut three of his children out of the family trust, which would allow his most conservative son to call the shots without interference

They say life imitates art. Or is it the other way around?If you were a fan of the hit HBO series Succession you would be well aware of the fact that the very rich and powerful family at the centre of the fictional story is loosely based on a few real-life media empires.

A probate court in Nevada is set to begin reviewing evidence this week in a behind-closed-doors dispute that could determine who will control Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after his death.