For the period an estate goes through the probate process, the executor runs the show. That’s who the testator entrusted with handing down the estate to the heirs. Since they are tasked with gathering all of the estate's taxes and paying out debts and other...
Who can exert undue influence over someone creating a will?
An estate plan or will should be an accurate reflection of an individual's last wishes. People can decide how to split their property among their loved ones and establish a meaningful, lasting legacy based on their own thoughts, not the desires or demands of other...
You may be able to challenge the conditions placed on your trust
You have a parent or grandparent who passed away and left a considerable amount of money in a trust for you. However, there are conditions for being able to access that money. Maybe there are a lot of them or perhaps you believe the conditions are unreasonable. Is...
Could you lose your inheritance if you challenge a will?
When a loved one dies and leaves behind a detailed will or estate plan, they probably expect that their family members will abide by their wishes. However, there are situations where people decide to challenge the wishes of their loved ones because they suspect fraud...
Why do estates end up in litigation?
Whether you’re writing your will or serving as the executor for someone else’s estate, the last thing you want is to end up in probate litigation. But it can happen easily when the circumstances are right – or wrong. Here are some of the common reasons that estates...