Apr 25, 2023

Why Do Sentimental Items Cause So Many Estate Disputes?

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 25, 2023 | Probate Litigation 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 cause disputes, […]

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Apr 20, 2023

The Rights Of An Ohio Spouse Not Included In Their Spouse’s Will

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 20, 2023 | Will Contests Spouses are often the main focus in someone’s estate plan, other than their young children. If people die without wills, spouses have very strong rights according to intestate succession laws. Many testators who draft wills and trusts intentionally include terms for the comfort and support of […]

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Apr 12, 2023

What Does It Take To Prove Undue Influence In A Will Contest?

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 12, 2023 | Will Contests Undue influence is one of the grounds for contesting a will. It happens when someone interferes with the free will or judgment of the owner of a will (the testator) through underhand tactics like coercion, excessive persuasion or trickery. If you believe your loved one was unduly […]

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Apr 1, 2023

Does Life Insurance Have To Be Split Evenly?

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 1, 2023 | Will Contests Many estate disputes and will contests happen simply because assets are not divided equally. Heirs expected that they would all get similar inheritances from their parents. When it turns out that someone gets far less than someone else, a dispute may occur because they think that […]

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