On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Aug 8, 2024 | Will Contests Estate planning documents should always reflect the current wishes of the creator. The instruction within them should be clear, concise and able to be upheld in court. When there are any issues within the estate plan that make it difficult to know exactly what should happen, delays and […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jul 24, 2024 | Will Contests If you are considering challenging the validity or legality of a will in probate court, it helps to be prepared for any eventuality. Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to legal proceedings; a will contest is no exception. The court may rule against you if you […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jul 19, 2024 | Will Contests There are only a handful of very specific scenarios wherein a will contest is feasible. Sometimes, the beneficiaries of an estate truly believe that another person coerced or threatened someone into adjusting their estate plan. Other times, issues may arise from outdated documents or wills that […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jul 2, 2024 | Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Following the passing of a loved one, estate administration can add a layer of stress during a time of mourning and final goodbyes. While the executor who was named in the will is responsible for overseeing this process, the family can never be too […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 18, 2024 | Probate Litigation When a family member passes away, settling their estate can bring hidden tensions to the surface and, sometimes, even lead to prolonged legal battles. Known as probate litigations, these disputes can stem from a variety of issues, such as questions about the validity of a will or disagreements among beneficiaries over […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 11, 2024 | Will Contests Losing a loved one is an emotional time, especially if you were close to them. Learning that they had a will that isn’t what you expected to be can be disheartening. In some cases, you may be concerned that the will you’re being presented with doesn’t […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 28, 2024 | Probate Litigation Payable-on-death accounts (PODs) are a popular estate planning tool due to the efficiency with which they can transfer an asset to someone else. By simply designating someone as the beneficiary of a POD, you enable the money in that account to pass to them when you die […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 20, 2024 | Probate Litigation Marriage generally means making a lifetime commitment, which some people insist on seeing through despite unhappiness. Most people divorce when they hold negative feelings toward a spouse for a long time, but not everyone feels comfortable ending a marriage due to their religion, culture or personal […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jan 29, 2014 | Probate Litigation Individuals who establish a trust as part of their estate plan must appoint one or more trustees to manage assets held in that trust. Depending on the type of trust and amount of assets, duties associated with managing a trust can become a full-time job. Given […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 8, 2024 | Will Contests The executor of a will has an important role. They are tasked with addressing matters relating to the estate upon the testator’s death.  The duties of an executor are fiduciary in nature. This means that they must always act in the best interests of the estate […]

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