On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Feb 17, 2021 | Probate Litigation The probate process is already lengthy enough — but it can get a lot longer if there’s a problem identifying or locating the decedent’s heirs. Until there’s been a reasonable effort to locate any unknown or missing heirs, nothing can move forward. How an executor can try […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Feb 3, 2021 | Probate Litigation When people open financial accounts, such as checking, savings, or money market accounts, they can name a beneficiary who will receive the balance if the owner passes away. This is an important component of an estate plan because it holds more weight than a will.  There […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jan 20, 2021 | Will Contests People often update their will throughout their life. When a family member dies, you would expect to distribute their estate according to the most recent version of their will. However, this may be inappropriate. There are times that a loved one’s most recent will really doesn’t […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jan 7, 2021 | Will Contests If you’re working on your will now, something you may want to do is to prevent a will contest. If you have several beneficiaries and know that conflicts might arise, you should talk to your attorney about different options for limiting their right to contest your […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized When you pass away, there is a potential that your loved ones will have to go through some kind of estate litigation. While you may have set up trusts in the way you saw fit, if they don’t think the terms are fair, then one or more […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Dec 16, 2020 | Probate Litigation There are plenty of estate disputes that center around financial value. One heir gets less than another and contests the will on the grounds that the heir who got more money used undue influence to get it, for example. Money is a major source of conflict, […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Dec 10, 2020 | Will Contests You’ve seen your parents’ will. You believe it is fair and accurate. That doesn’t stop you from having some concerns, though. When your parents pass away, is your sibling going to challenge that will? Heirs do have a right to challenge a will First and foremost, […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Nov 25, 2020 | Uncategorized If you have a physical impairment, then Ohio law may allow you to apply for a conservatorship. While many tend to think of this as a permanent type of relationship, it’s not. Both applicants and prospective conservators must attend hearings before the establishment of conservatorship and to […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Nov 25, 2020 | Will Contests Most adults understand the importance of drafting a will. It allows them to have a say in deciding what will happen with their property once they pass away. What many people may not realize is that not just anyone can draft this legal document. There are […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Nov 20, 2020 | Will Contests If you are left dissatisfied by what is revealed in a family member’s will, you may be considering whether to file a challenge. While reports suggest that will contests are on the increase, it is never something you can take lightly. What are the negatives to […]

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