Estate Litigation

Estate planning allows for someone to provide financial and practical support for their loved ones and to leave a lasting impression on the world when they die. Given that many adults do not embrace the estate planning process, families often feel grateful to learn...

People initiate probate litigation for many different reasons. In some families, there's reason to question the capacity of an older adult who put together an estate plan, as family members may believe that an they may have experienced cognitive decline that affected...

California requires that you appoint a trustee to manage a trust. This is to make sure that a responsible individual oversees the trust should you pass away or become incapacitated. You may not always feel that you have made the right choice in this matter. Should...

You could use a no contest clause in a will in California to discourage beneficiaries from raising concerns about the will. Conflict between beneficiaries may slow down the probate process. A no contest clause means that anyone who tries to contest gives up their...

When someone dies, their family members may feel very strongly about what should happen in re: their estate. Family tensions often reach a crescendo during probate proceedings, especially when people don't leave equal inheritance for their children or they...

What someone includes in their estate plan is often deeply personal. They may leave resources for someone to whom they always wanted to apologize to but couldn't. They may also choose to reduce or eliminate someone's inheritance because of how that person treats them....

Someone's will or estate plan determines the legacy that they leave when they die. The instructions left by your parents or another family member will decide who inherits what property from their estate. Most of the time, people simply feel fortunate to receive an...

Many people choose estate planning in order to keep the transfer of their estate as simple as possible. However, if you own property in multiple states, ancillary probate law may prolong the finalizing of your estate. Defining ancillary probate Probate refers to the...