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...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Nov 6, 2019 | Probate Litigation
“Intestate” is a legal term for the estate of a person who dies without a will, according to Ohio’s inheritance laws. While having a will in place when you die allows you to control how your assets will be distributed, the state’s intestate succession statutes dictate...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Oct 21, 2019 | Probate Litigation
There are things you may put off. Scheduling dentist appointments, bringing your car in for an oil change, and getting a haircut may be things you keep putting on the back burner. While those things are generally inconsequential, creating a will is something that...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Mar 14, 2019 | Probate Litigation
When a loved one passes away, it’s a profound loss. This loss can reverberate through your life and the lives of family members. As you grieve this passing, the loved one’s estate is often distributed. You may expect that their directives and wishes will...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Feb 14, 2019 | Probate Litigation
Many children of divorce struggle to accept their parents’ decision to end the marriage, even many years later. The unresolved emotions from the dissolution of the family often impact the relationship that the children have with their parents’ new romantic...
On behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jan 15, 2019 | Probate Litigation
There are many valid reasons why an heir or family member may need to bring a challenge to a will or estate plan. Maybe you suspect that the executor or trustee is violating their duty for personal profit. Perhaps there is evidence that there was undue influence on...
