Archive for June, 2020
Jun 24, 2020

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 24, 2020 | Farm Inheritance Disputes Fifty years of existence means 50 years of tilling your farm’s land, harvesting its crops and milking its cows. That is how long your 800-acre farm has been in the family. And you understand that the chances of it remaining in your family another 50 […]

Jun 17, 2020

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 17, 2020 | Will Contests Losing a loved one is never easy. The emotional turmoil it can cause in more than enough to contend with, but the aftermath of a loved one’s passing can become much more complicated when issues arise with their estate plan. A will may appear to have […]

Jun 11, 2020

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 the deceased […]

Jun 9, 2020

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 9, 2020 | Will Contests All parents understand the importance of a comprehensive estate plan that considers the needs of surviving family members. For parents with multiple children, drafting a balanced plan is easier said than done. How does one decide what is “fair” when each of their children has different […]

Jun 8, 2020

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 stack up quickly. […]

Jun 5, 2020

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 5, 2020 | Will Contests For many, the passing of a loved one can bring unforeseen conflicts that add to the grieving process. Issues may arise regarding the decedent’s estate that can create division among family members and, if these issues are not resolved, they will have long-lasting effects on relationships […]

Jun 4, 2020

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized The decision to seek guardianship of an adult is important. It impacts the lives of the person who needs extra care and their guardian. A guardian might be necessary when someone cannot manage their business, financial or legal matters. Parents act as the guardian of their children […]

Jun 1, 2020

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 […]