On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 11, 2020 | Probate Litigation
Most people understand the importance of a will. These legal documents outline a person’s final wishes and how they wish to divide their belongings, real estate and money among heirs. A will also names an administrator or executor, usually a close family member, who...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 8, 2020 | Probate Litigation
When a person dies, their assets enter a legal process called probate. During the process, a court looks at the deceased’s wills, trusts and insurance policies to divide an estate per the deceased’s wishes. Unfortunately, probate is not cheap. Court fees and fines...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 1, 2020 | Probate Litigation, Will Contests
There are various reasons as to why someone would want to contest a will. Maybe the person was surprised to find out that he or she has been left out of the will, or maybe the person has discovered that the will is not valid at all. Regardless of the reasons, it is...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 14, 2020 | Probate Litigation
It is not uncommon for the contents of a loved one’s will to disappoint at least one prospective heir. The disappointment may stem from receiving a smaller portion than anticipated or from being cut out of the will altogether. Blended families, multiple marriages and...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 13, 2020 | Probate Litigation
Probate litigation has opened many doors for those who are looking to challenge wills. There are plenty of instances when someone would rely on this but usually the court choose to pass the wills since they consider it to be the testator’s voice expressing his or her...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Feb 24, 2020 | Probate Litigation
Challenges to a person’s mental capacity are common in a will, especially in contentious families. Many people don’t have an adequate will at the time of their physical decline. For people with dementia, writing a will with the help of family members can raise...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Feb 18, 2020 | Probate Litigation
It is quite common for a second or third marriage to be the one that carried a property owner into retirement and death. Ideally, there is the hope that the blended family with children from previous marriages and subsequent spouses functions as harmoniously as the...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Nov 26, 2019 | Probate Litigation
When a loved one passes away, you need time to grieve . If something unexpected happens, like not being named in their will, it can may disrupt the grieving process. Being in this situation can bring up a lot of emotion and confusion. If you plan to contest the will,...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Nov 22, 2019 | Probate Litigation
Choosing how and in what form to leave your monetary legacy is a major decision. If you have a significant amount of assets, what you decide could affect the future of your beneficiaries in a big way. However, contention among beneficiaries can reduce your estate due...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Nov 20, 2019 | Probate Litigation
When someone dies owning property in multiple states, their estate may need to go through probate in each of those states. To many people, probate is about complex laws and calculations, the death of a loved one and court battles. The chance to have multiple probate...
