When planning for the distribution of your assets after your passing, it is important to consider who will execute your will. In many cases, people choose a single executor to manage their affairs. However, there are situations where having multiple executors can be a...
Inheritance disputes can arise when loved ones pass away and leave behind a will or assets to distribute among heirs. These disputes can be emotionally and financially draining for families. Inheritance disputes often result in strained relationships or even permanent...
The executor or individual taxed with estate administration has a lot of responsibilities. They have to attend court, file paperwork, communicate with creditors and manage estate resources. Their responsibilities may take more than a year to complete after someone...
Being cautious on social media during a probate dispute is essential to protect your interests and to maintain the integrity of the legal process. There is no question that it can be almost unreasonably difficult to put down your “screens” entirely. But if you can –...
When considering estate disputes, people sometimes think only about “big ticket” items. They think about how it may be controversial to divide up a life insurance policy, to sell the family home or to split up the remaining retirement funds. These things certainly can...
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...
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...
If your loved one died and left a will in which you are named, a legal process may follow. The probate process can be complex, but you can understand it with guidance, avoiding costly mistakes. Once the appointed executor files the will with the probate court, you...
The named executor of a will is responsible for carrying out the wishes of the deceased and managing their estate. However, there may be instances where the executor doesn’t fulfill their duties properly, leading the beneficiaries to consider taking legal action. ...
The executor or personal representative of an estate should remain neutral in their attempts to fulfill someone's obligations and uphold their final wishes. Estate administration requires that the executor locate the estate plan or will and submit those testamentary...
