Wednesday, April 24, 2024
There are many situations in which a family fights over their deceased family member’s property. These situations don’t always end with possessions and property being fairly divided and potentially going against the wishes of the dead. Problems like these usually occur because of no written Will for the asset distribution. […]
Literally, no one wants to experience or even think about their loved ones dying, but it is sadly an inevitable feat. When someone passes away, they’re always leaving behind a lot. Grieving children and grandchildren, brothers and sisters, items that hold cherished memories and houses that begin to feel too […]
Prоbаtе litigаtiоn еnсоmраѕѕеѕ a brоаd range оf рrоbаtе iѕѕuеѕ rеlаting tо diѕаbilitу, dеаth, аnd аnd aging. Thеrе аrе mаnу ѕоrtѕ оf lеgаl bаttlеѕ thаt thе рhrаѕе “рrоbаtе litigаtiоn” соvеrѕ. If thеrе аrе diѕрutеѕ оvеr guаrdiаnѕhiрѕ аnd соnѕеrvаtоrѕhiрѕ, thеn thеѕе аrе соnѕidеrеd рrоbаtе litigаtiоn. In аdditiоn, legal bаttlеѕ оvеr роwеr оf […]
Settling the estate of a deceased person is considered probate. A number of factors go into this process, including the assets, debts and property involved. If a will is present, it must be proven valid. Debts and taxes must be taken care of for the deceased. Any property needs to be […]
As society progresses, so does our definition of family. A blended family is one where the parents have children or dependents that are not biologically related to their current spouse. Blended families are welcomed by many Americans across the nation, however, they do pose an issue with estate planning when […]
Having to deal with estate litigation after the death of a loved one is the last thing you want. Dealing with a lawsuit or disputes over a will is something that you want to avoid, especially during the grieving process. Unfortunately, even when proper planning has occurred, estate litigation still occurs. […]
Planning for your estate is an essential step to ensure that an individual’s assets are distributed as they would like once they pass. While there is no perfect time to begin estate planning, it never hurts to start early and gradually build plans over time. “Nearly half of Americans wait […]
Couples who can no longer stay together may decide to go their separate ways by getting a divorce. The fact remains that getting a divorce has a lot of financial implications for both parties. Apart from hiring a qualified divorce lawyer to handle the case, there may also be other […]
When you make a will, you will need to nominate an executor who will be responsible for managing your estate once you are gone. The executor carries out the wishes of the deceased, manages the estate within the terms of the will, and winds up the deceased’s affairs. Executors are […]
Estate disputes occur when a loved one or parent dies without leaving behind a will, and finding a way to resolve these disputes is hectic. Dividing an estate is filled with challenges that cause a lot of emotional pain to already-grieving individuals. These challenges also break family ties, explaining why […]
Isn’t it surprising to know that 59% of UK citizens did not have a will in 2015? It is even more surprising to learn that nearly 40% of the people above the age of 55 in the country, who are supposed to have a will by this point in life, […]
Pretty much everyone would like to have more money. Even the richest of the rich would love to find a way to put more money in their pocket. Unfortunately, investing is not always safe. If you’re not careful, you’ll wind up making the wrong choices and you’ll lose your money […]