Probate litigation encompasses disputes related to guardianship and conservatorship, contests involving wills and trusts, conflicts over family real estate, and disagreements concerning the true intent behind gifts. The most successful approach to mitigating or avoiding probate litigation risk is carefully…
There are many family circumstances that can increase the risk of probate litigation, but there are two main causes: disagreements around handling mentally incapacitated family members or, after death, disagreements regarding the dissolution of estates. High-risk factors that often bring…
Almost everyone knows about the probate process, which takes place in probate court after someone dies. Unfortunately, fewer people know that it can be a long and complicated process. It can sometimes take months, or even years, to complete. The…
According to the American Bar Association (ABA), probate is the process of giving formal recognition to a will and delegating the responsibility for administering the estate to intended beneficiaries. Navigating the probate process will vary according to state law. Therefore,…
Even though probate sounds complex and expensive, it is a standard legal procedure that outlines how assets are transferred from deceased individuals to their chosen beneficiaries. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property and how…
The first thing you should do at the start of the probate process, whether you are the Executor or an heir, is to understand the lawyer’s role. One of the biggest sources of conflict in probating the estate is understanding…
Knowing the lawyer’s role is one of the first steps you should take at the beginning of the probate process, regardless of whether you are the Executor or an heir of the probate estate. One of the biggest sources of…
What is a Will? A will is a legally binding directive stating who will receive your property upon your death and is an important part of a comprehensive estate plan. If you die without one (intestate), the state will distribute…