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...
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...
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...
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 issues...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
