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When a loved one passes away, the last thing families want to deal with is a lengthy and costly probate battle. However, it is a reality that some families go through while dealing with grief. If your family is facing probate litigation, how can you navigate the...
Undue influence is often a valid reason to contest someone's will, mainly if it contains terms and conditions that do not make sense. Unlike other grounds for will contests, this reason is usually challenging to prove, potentially resulting in extensive proceedings...
Probate disputes is common in cases involving a complex family structure. A complex family is one that may involve multiple marriages, children from different relationships, stepchildren and other extended family members. Each of these relationships can introduce...
Estate administrators hold the responsibility of managing and distributing a decedent's assets. They have to balance their legal obligations and the decedent's wishes, which is a crucial part of their role. Disputes can sometimes arise in the process of fulfilling...
Executing a will is an essential part of probate, which can also help the court and the surviving family decide what to do about the deceased's estate. This document should be a source of guidance and solace, but there can be scenarios when family members must go to...
Executors have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the estate they are managing and its beneficiaries. This duty is based on trust, loyalty and good faith. Unfortunately, some executors take advantage of their power and deliberately breach their duty, such...
Are you surprised by the estate plan that your loved one left behind? Were you left with less of an inheritance than you expected as a result? If so, then you need to take a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the creation of your loved one’s estate plan to...
The court must determine if a will is valid and legitimate before authorizing an estate administrator to execute the will's instructions. For a will to be valid, the testator must have been of sound mind and body when they signed it. However, some people, even family...
Sometimes, our situation prevents us from being physically close to our parents. Whether it is because we reside in another state or our jobs are not very flexible, it can be challenging to be hands-on in our parents’ care. Fortunately, estate planning tools such as...
When a loved one passes away in Florida, the executor or personal representative responsible for administering the estate has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. Unfortunately, there are cases where the executor breaches this duty,...