The executor of an estate either takes that role on because a deceased person named them specifically to serve in this way or because the probate courts empowered them. In either situation, an executor has an obligation to the estate and the people who would benefit...
Month: February 2023
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Challenging a will on grounds of lack of testamentary capacity
A will is one of the most important legal documents you can ever create. A will lets you stipulate your wishes regarding what will happen to your estate when you die. And if you have minor children, a will also lets you designate a legal guardian for them. However,...
Why would an heir remove items from the deceased’s home?
One problem that sometimes comes up with probate and estate distribution is that some of the items mentioned in the will are missing. This could be because they have been removed from the home before the assets were distributed, but after the parents passed away. For...