On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Sep 19, 2022 | Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Most people give a lot of thought to whom they appoint as a trustee. Despite this, some trustees turn out to be dishonest and see their position as a means to make money. Some may do so because that’s how they always are. Others […]

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What if a will contradicts a beneficiary designation? On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Sep 15, 2022 | Probate Litigation There are several ways that people can legally specify to whom they wish to leave particular assets. While a will is the best known and most commonly used of these options, it is not necessarily the strongest. One […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Sep 8, 2022 | Will Contests Some suspicious names surfaced as beneficiaries to your father’s estate. You suspect dishonesty and forgery are behind it. Someone took advantage of your vulnerable father and is attempting to steal your inheritance. As long as you have an interest in the estate, you may challenge the […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jul 20, 2022 | Will Contests If you spent a lot of time with a parent or grandparent that has since died, you might know how they wanted to distribute their assets. You also know they left a will detailing these wishes. What if another beneficiary contests the will based on the alleged mental […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jul 8, 2022 | Will Contests People can create a will any time after they become legal adults and generally retain the authority to do so until they lose their testamentary capacity. Often, those who create wills discuss them with family members so that people know what to expect.  When someone names […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 27, 2022 | Trust Contests Wills are one of the most straightforward and transparent estate planning tools. They spell out what assets the deceased left and how they wanted them to be distributed. If you see someone getting something you thought you would inherit, you may be able to file a […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 22, 2022 | Uncategorized You may have read about people contesting their loved ones’ wills after they passed away or about the risk of undue influence changing a person’s will later in life. As a result, you might want to look into anything you can do to prevent those issues in […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jun 14, 2022 | Will Contests If you believe your loved one’s will doesn’t reflect their true wishes, you may want to contest it. While this is a legal right that you have, you have to consider whether or not it’s a smart move. For situations where you truly believe the will […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 27, 2022 | Will Contests You believe that your loved one’s will cannot possibly reflect their real intentions. You feel very strongly that they were either coerced or bullied into making changes that negatively affect you – and you plan to challenge the will based on another party’s “undue influence.” Since […]

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On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | May 17, 2022 | Uncategorized Undue influence is one of the many reasons a court can nullify a will. It happens when the person making a will (the testator) is coerced or persuaded to act against their wishes by another. For example, a caregiver may use their position of trust to influence […]

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