Losing a loved one is tragic, and the loss can be compounded by finding out you have been left out of a will or gotten less than you expected from their estate. Under certain circumstances, you can challenge a will in court – but you do need to consider several...
Probate Litigation
3 signs of undue influence in an estate plan
Realizing that your loved one didn't have the estate plan you thought they did can be a disappointing experience. Most of the time, you have to accept your dissatisfaction with their decision and move on with your life. However, in cases where you suspect someone else...
Are you thinking of contesting a will? Read this first
When someone dies and their estate plans hold some unpleasant surprises, you might consider challenging their will. Before you announce your intention to do so, however, give yourself time to decide if it is the right thing to do. Will contests can create significant...
Estate disputes often involve sentimental items
Estate disputes have many causes, ranging from a will appearing to be fake to heirs wondering if their parent even had the mental capacity to write a will at the end of their life. There are usually solutions that can be found, but one of the most difficult situations...
Should you be paid for your services as executor?
Many people who accept the role of executor for family and friends agree to serve in that capacity without seeking compensation. There may be little money in the estate and the duties may be perfunctory enough that there is no need to seek payment. But then there are...