Trusts are a popular estate planning tool for a number of reasons – they simplify estate administration, offer incredible flexibility, and help families retain their privacy, just to name a few. That said, many people wonder if they should have a will in addition to their trust, or wonder if […]
Category: Wills
What Do You Do if You Have a Will Dispute?
Fri Aug 13, 2021 | Will Challenges | Share
Following the death of a family member or loved one, the last thing anyone wants to do is dispute the will. Unfortunately, there is no convenient time for these disputes to arise. Disputes over the validity of the will, interpretation of its terms, or how the will is being administered […]
Probate Issues: What if a Personal Representative Breaches Their Fiduciary Duty?
Fri Apr 16, 2021 | Probate | Share
The personal representative named in a will has a tremendous amount of responsibility when it comes to the probate process. In a nutshell, this responsibility is referred to as their “fiduciary duty.” A fiduciary duty is the obligation to act in someone else’s interest rather than their own. Some of […]
The Advantages of Hiring an Estate Lawyer
Tue Aug 25, 2020 | Trusts | Share
Many people question whether it’s worth the time and money to hire an attorney to help them with their estate planning in today’s age of information. Because of their low cost, online forms are extremely attractive, and the assumption is that they must be valid if they are being offered […]