Typically, all but one percent of wills go through the probate process without a problem. This is because courts generally take the stance that a will is in the decedent's voice and conveys his or her final wishes. And, since that individual can no longer speak about...
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Undue influence: Don’t let it cost you an inheritance
For as long as you can remember, your father always told you that you'd inherit the estate. You're an only child, and you have been there for him during his time in need.When your father passed away, you prepared to take over the estate and to take care of business....
These 3 tips help you find hidden or missing assets
One of the things that can make moving on after a loved one's death difficult is being unable to locate his or her assets. When you can't locate assets, it could make it hard to finalize the estate plans. It could also mean that someone has taken advantage of your...
Take these steps to avoid an inheritance dispute
The last thing anyone wants to see happen after your death is an inheritance dispute. You want to leave behind something for your beneficiaries, and having them fight among themselves is not your idea of how your family should treat one another. There are a couple...
Breaching fiduciary duty: Beneficiaries have a right to act
You create a trust knowing that someone has to carry out the duties of the trust after you pass away. That individual has a fiduciary duty to you, your beneficiaries and the trust itself. You expect that individual to make good decisions and to engage in acts that...
Determining a lack of capacity in estate disputes
Your father got older and had to move into a nursing home. You already knew he had a will, and he had set up a trust for your children, his grandchildren. You thought everything was ready and prepared, but when your father passed away, you were shocked to find that...