Even though they are easy to draft and relatively inexpensive, people die without wills more often than you might expect. This can cause a lot of anxiety for surviving family members and even lead to conflict. If your loved one has died without a will and you don’t know what […]

Will disputes can be more than a headache – in addition to the aggravation they cause, they can delay the administration of the estate and deplete valuable estate assets. They can also permanently damage relationships among your heirs and beneficiaries. And while you can never eliminate the risk of disputes […]

When involved in a will contest, it’s not unusual for the parties to be blinded by their flaring emotions. Whichever side of the dispute you may be on, it is important to understand that the outcome will not be determined by principles of general fairness. Litigation can be very expensive […]

The most common scenario where people seek help from a probate litigation lawyer is when there is a contest involving the will itself. This could be due to claims of undue influence, the validity of the will, or whether the decedent lacked testamentary capacity. However, there are other issues that […]