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Apr 28, 2022

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 28, 2022 | Will Contests When a family member puts assets in a trust for you, they clearly want you to have those assets in the end. You might therefore assume that once the family member dies, you can get rid of the trustee selected to manage the trust if you […]

Apr 22, 2022

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 22, 2022 | Will Contests When someone passes away and you stand to inherit a portion of their assets, it’s both a sad time in your life and one that is a great gift. The last thing that should happen is for the situation to be tarnished by arguments or disputes. […]

Apr 20, 2022

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 20, 2022 | Probate Litigation It may be calming to know that the deceased has put their estate in the hands of a worthy executor. This executor is presumably chosen because they are trusted and respected by the deceased. The role of an executor helps ensure the deceased’s estates are protected and maintained […]

Apr 5, 2022

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Apr 5, 2022 | Will Contests Several people may try to contest your will. This includes family members, friends, and even business partners who feel like you have been “unfair.” However, to have a valid case, the individual must have some type of legal standing. They must also have a valid reason to […]

Mar 21, 2022

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Mar 21, 2022 | Will Contests As a responsible adult, you took the time to create an estate plan. The goal was to help ensure your family knew your wishes and that they would be carried out after you passed away.  Unfortunately, the legal system allows some people to contest your will. […]

Mar 7, 2022

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Mar 7, 2022 | Trust Contests A trust has to be managed by someone, so the people who fund a trust do their best to pick the best person or entity for the job – and it’s a big job. There are lots of decisions that have to be made, including when, […]

Feb 22, 2022

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Feb 22, 2022 | Probate Litigation When others in your family have a complaint about your loved one’s will or general estate plan after their death, it puts you in a difficult position as the executor. You need to do what you can to distribute the state according to your loved one’s […]

Feb 19, 2022

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Feb 19, 2022 | Will Contests Money is never going to make up for the loss of your parent, but receiving something in their will can at least bring a smile to your face. It could help you clear debts, treat yourself to a holiday or put a deposit on your first […]

Feb 7, 2022

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Feb 7, 2022 | Breach Of Fiduciary Duty In most cases, the executors of an estate are persons the deceased trusted to carry out the will. Within that period, they are in charge of the estate. The executor has access to virtually everything about the estate – bank accounts, assets, properties, and […]

Jan 26, 2022

On Behalf of Zigray Law Office, LLC | Jan 26, 2022 | Will Contests Tensions can run high after a family member has passed away. Coping with the loss of a loved one can be difficult enough, without adding the extra pressure of legal disputes. Sadly, family disputes related to estate plans are fairly common in the U.S. Not only can these […]