Ideally, after someone dies, the family will access the will, and the executor will carry out the wishes the deceased laid out in it. Yet, sometimes no will is forthcoming. What then? Make sure you have looked everywhere If you believe your loved one made a will, then...
Month: September 2022
Testamentary capacity as a ground for disputing a will
We live in a very litigious society. A will that is meant to take the guesswork out of the picture regarding what you want to happen to your estate when you die can become the subject of a costly legal battle. There are legitimate grounds upon which a will can be...
Is a trustee operating in their own interests?
Most people give a lot of thought to whom they appoint as a trustee. Despite this, some trustees turn out to be dishonest and see their position as a means to make money. Some may do so because that’s how they always are. Others do it because they find themselves in a...
What if a will contradicts a beneficiary designation?
There are several ways that people can legally specify to whom they wish to leave particular assets. While a will is the best known and most commonly used of these options, it is not necessarily the strongest. One situation where problems can occur is when a person...
Signs of forgery in a person’s will
Some suspicious names surfaced as beneficiaries to your father’s estate. You suspect dishonesty and forgery are behind it. Someone took advantage of your vulnerable father and is attempting to steal your inheritance. As long as you have an interest in the estate, you...