Probate litigation occupies a uniquely volatile space in the legal system. Unlike commercial disputes, probate conflicts arise in the shadow of loss, grief, and long‑standing family dynamics. The legal issues - capacity, undue influence, fiduciary misconduct,...
Most people understand that having an estate plan benefits them and their loved ones. However, many individuals do not initiate the estate planning process because they do not fully understand the nuances of foundational estate planning tools, such as a will and a...
Once you have been appointed the executor or personal representative of a deceased loved one’s probate estate, or when you step in as the successor trustee of the loved one’s trust, one of the first things you should do is to notify the post office of the death and...
Fewer people are creating estate plans today than in years past. Research shows that, in 2024, less than one-third of Americans report having a will.[1] Every adult - whether aged 19 or 99 - should have a will at a minimum. Many people can also benefit from estate...
No Contest Clauses No Contest Clauses (also known as In Terrorem Clauses) are provisions in a trust that state if any beneficiary attempts to contest the trust through the court, that beneficiary will be completely disinherited. These clauses are very powerful tools...