Category Archives: Probate Litigation
How To Settle Inheritance Drama
It’s always sad when a loved one dies, especially if it is unexpected. When a beloved family member passes away, it often makes us think about our own mortality. This can make us feel anxious and depressed. These emotions can make us feel competitive when it comes to the loved one’s estate and our… Read More »
Make Sure Your Ex Doesn’t Inherit Your Assets
You divorced your spouse a decade ago. You haven’t seen or heard from them since you received the final divorce decree and they haven’t been in your life at all. But if they’re listed in your will, trust, or other estate plan, they may end up in your life again—after your death. What will… Read More »
Selling Probate Property
If you’ve ever been through the probate process, you know how lengthy and costly it can be. Your goal may be to get it over with as quickly as possible, but unfortunately, that does not happen often. You may encounter probate issues when an heir is given property based on the instructions in the… Read More »
Know The Duties Of An Estate Representative
When a loved one passes away, there are many things to deal with. One of those is financial and tax issues, especially if the person was well-off financially. If the person has a will or trust, they will identify an executor, which is the person who will handle these issues. Have you been appointed… Read More »
How To Navigate The Probate Process
When a person dies, their assets may have to go through the probate process, depending on state law. This process involves validating the will, retitling the deceased person’s assets, paying debts, and distributing assets. While probate can be efficient for smaller estates, it is more often time-consuming and costly. In many cases, there are… Read More »
Common Errors During The Probate Process
Probate is a process that causes fear in many people. It is often a long and costly process that can result in many arguments among family members. In fact, probate often leads to disputes and litigation. There’s a good reason for that. Many people do not have a will, trust, or other estate plan… Read More »
What We Can Learn From Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes
Estate planning is not just something that the rich and famous do. In fact, sometimes our favorite celebrities — who have significant financial resources — don’t have any wills or trusts in place upon their death. This lack of planning can lead to contention and even probate litigation. The world was shocked by the… Read More »
Try to Avoid Probate Litigation in 2021
If you are at an advanced age or are suffering from a terminal illness, you may be thinking about what will happen when you die. Who will get your assets? What steps can you take now that will benefit your family? What you do now — before you die — can make your death… Read More »
Ways to Avoid Probate
When a loved one passes away, there’s a lot to deal with. Not only are you grieving your loss, but now you may be dealing with the person’s estate. Unless your loved one had a solid estate plan in place, you may be dealing with probate litigation. You may have heard of probate or… Read More »
Trusts vs. Wills in Coronavirus Era
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused Americans to make changes to their daily lives. As people are getting laid off from their jobs and being forced to shelter in place, they are reconsidering their life and maybe even thinking about their own mortality. COVID-19 does not discriminate, killing young and old, rich and poor, black… Read More »