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The estate planning documents someone creates while still alive determine exactly what happens with their property when they die. Every adult who has acquired resources and taken on responsibilities to others, such as their children, has the legal right to decide for...
Inheriting assets from a loved one can be a source of comfort as you grieve them. But what happens when that inheritance is stolen? Losing an inheritance to theft can be a devastating experience, leaving you feeling helpless and vulnerable. Inheritance theft can take...
You can never be too sure about the actual contents of a will until it is unveiled during probate. Therefore, it may come as a shocker when you discover that you are not among the beneficiaries of your loved one’s estate, contrary to your expectations. Given that your...
Probate often gets a bad rap. After all, if someone creates a will — or lacks an estate plan overall — their assets go through probate court. That means the testator’s privacy will be compromised. Plus, the process can take years and lots of money to ensure validity....
As your father’s estate goes through probate, something strikes you and other beneficiaries that things are not going so smoothly. Obstacles have surfaced and questions are not answered. What is at the root of this? Well, it turns out that the executor of your...
Typically, the documents someone leaves behind when they die will determine what happens to their property and the people who depend on them, but sometimes those documents aren't valid. Allegations of fraud can lead to challenges against someone's estate plan. Often,...
One of the most common allegations when contesting a will is undue influence. This occurs when it is believed that a person coerced the deceased into making changes to their will that benefit them unfairly. It can be challenging to show that someone manipulated your...
A loved one made the effort to create an estate plan, so you probably want to honor their last wishes. However, what if you believe the only way to fulfill their legacy is to challenge the documents in their estate plan? Maybe you learn that the instructions they...
Much of the time, sibling rivalry is something that manifests in the relationship as children. Three siblings may feel that they are all competing for their parents’ approval and attention. Even if they don’t know how to explain that feeling or vocalize how it impacts...