On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Aug 7, 2015 | Probate Litigation Estate planning professionals generally agree that developing the plan — writing the will, signing the trust documents, drafting a healthcare power of attorney — is the first step, not the only step, toward ensuring your wishes are followed when you die or if you become incapacitated. Every person […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jul 20, 2015 | Probate Litigation The short answer is no. You have no legal obligation to include your children in any bequests or to name them as beneficiaries. There is, however, a catch. If you do not have a will or a trust or any kind of estate plan in place […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jul 3, 2015 | Probate Litigation As Bobbi Kristina Brown’s condition continues to decline, her estate is becoming embroiled in a couple of lawsuits and a criminal investigation. The 22-year-old daughter of Bobby Brown and the late Whitney Houston has been in a coma for the past five months. She was the […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 17, 2015 | Probate Litigation In this blog, we frequently discuss the many and varied probate issues that may arise in the wake of a loved one’s death. Estate planning tools like wills and trusts are intended to serve as a decedent’s voice and express his or her wishes with regard […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 1, 2015 | Probate Litigation Will disputes make regular appearances in the news. When heirs to a wealthy estate dislike the contents and direction of a will, they may choose to contest it, arguing that is not correct. However, contesting a will just because you do not like what it says […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 1, 2015 | Probate Litigation As we age, it’s common to experience some degree of diminishing physical and mental capacity. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 11 percent of U.S. adults age 65 and older has the disease. What’s more, in the coming years, the number of individuals diagnosed with […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 8, 2015 | Probate Litigation Nearly every family experiences times when family members argue or disagree about certain issues. In cases where there is a family-owned business, arguments about the future of a business can harm relationships and also have significant financial repercussions. The city of New Orleans has become the […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 24, 2015 | Probate Litigation There are many benefits afforded to those individuals who choose to establish a trust for the benefit of surviving family members. In addition to avoiding a lengthy and costly probate process, individuals who set up a trust can also establish corresponding provisions that must be followed […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Mar 27, 2015 | Probate Litigation In a recent blog post, we discussed the importance of taking steps to protect against potential inheritance disputes in the event of marriage or divorce. Too many families are torn apart by inheritance and estate disputes and it’s important to take steps to protect against such issues. Legal […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Mar 9, 2015 | Probate Litigation Ohio residents of all ages are likely familiar with the singer Glen Campbell. A country music legend, the song Rhinestone Cowboy is perhaps the singer’s best-known among his 21 songs that graced the Top 40 hits list. Campbell, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall […]

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