The trustee overseeing a trust has a significant influence on the lives of others. They have to manage the assets in the trust. A trustee may need to physically secure and maintain assets like real estate, or they may need to make investment decisions about financial...
There are several reasons why a will can be contested. And fraud is one of them. If the will does not reflect the testator’s true wishes, it may be possible to dispute the document on grounds of fraud. The law defines fraud as intentional deception intended for...
While the majority of people are naturally devastated when a loved one passes on, this is not always the case for some folks. It is not unusual for some individuals to see an opportunity and attempt to reap where they did not sow by helping themselves to the deceased...
Debt has a way of accruing quickly, especially when someone has limited income. Older adults are at particularly high risk for acquiring more debt than they have any means of repaying. Once someone retires, they may have a fixed income based on a pension or Social...
Often, the process of probate can be time-consuming and stressful for those involved. Parties can find disputes within the process an overwhelming experience. However, many of the trying factors in probate proceedings can be the result of misconceptions. Identifying...
There are some very good reasons to contest someone’s will -- and you may feel that you’re on solid ground with your objections, both legally and morally. Before you begin, however, there are a few key things you need to keep in mind: You need to act quickly There...
Working through grief following the death of a loved one is never easy. If the deceased appointed you to be the executor of their estate, it means that they are counting on you to be able to execute their estate plan according to their wishes. However, the probate...
Winding up a deceased person’s estate is necessary from both legal and emotional standpoints. Loved ones need the closure that comes with wrapping up the deceased’s earthly possessions so they can move through the grieving process. And this includes attending to the...
A trust contest can jeopardize your last wishes, deplete your estate and create a lasting rift in your family. Strange things happen – or rather, people act strangely – when money is at stake. A trust content can divide a family for generations. Besides, the cost of...
Your mom dies and leaves everything she and your dad built up together to Brad, her new boyfriend. While you are happy that Mom found happiness with a 21-year-old croupier after dad died, you are not so delighted at being cut out of the will. What is more, you are...
