Probate Litigation

Probate disputes can be costly, time-consuming and emotionally draining. When a loved one passes away, the last thing anyone wants is to be caught in a legal battle over their estate. Probate mediation is a potential solution, but is it a good idea?  What is probate...

Managing the intricacies of probate can be a daunting task. The process of settling the estate of a loved one can be overwhelming, and the legal landscape can be complicated. With the stakes high, it is crucial to avoid errors that can cause delays and disputes. If...

You can challenge the validity of a loved one’s will in probate court if you believe it does not reflect their true wishes and intentions. Should you succeed in challenging the will, the court may declare it invalid and take appropriate action as it deems fit. It’s...

Estate planning is an important process that involves organizing a person’s finances once they are gone and several other aspects. As with other legal agreements, parties to estate planning documents must have acted voluntarily and have been of sound mind....

There are a variety of factors that may result in delays during the probate process. Contested wills are one of the most notable reasons why probate cases drag on. Stepmothers and their stepchildren are most frequently involved in such disputes. A study published by...

Trusts are very versatile legal tools for people with unique legal, financial or personal situations. They can help someone protect their property from taxation or from creditor claims. They can diminish an individual's personal wealth so that they can qualify for...

If you are eagerly awaiting your share of an inheritance, it can be disheartening when things seem stuck in probate. Before you start to blame people for the delay, it is essential to understand some of the reasons why probate can take so long. Even if you cannot...

Some unscrupulous individuals will prey on older individuals to try to get the elder person to add them into their estate plan. This is a form of financial exploitation that can impact what the beneficiaries and heirs receive when the person passes away. The people...

One of the first steps that the executor of an estate must take when a testator dies is to round up their will to take and file it with the probate court in the county in which the decedent lived. It's often not until this happens that you, as an interested party, are...

Contesting a will is something that must only occur if you are certain that you are prepared to handle the drawbacks and feel that the benefits outweigh them. You have to ensure that the desire to contest the will isn't being done as an emotional reaction to your...