Estate Litigation
"Estate litigation" encompasses a broad range of disputes involving virtually any type of inheritance, probate, trust and other property transfers and incapacitated or vulnerable adults. Estate litigation includes disagreements after someone dies or becomes incapacitated (disabled). It … [read more]
Will Contests
If there are questions about the validity of the will, an heir or other interested person may file a will contest. A will contest may be filed where the person did not have testamentary capacity (was of unsound mind) or was unduly influenced. A contest may also be filed if the will … [read more]
Elder Law
When vulnerable or incapacitated (disabled) adults need help most, they are exposed to being abused or taken advantage of (financial exploitation). Exploitation of vulnerable adults occurs too often. Family, friends and caregivers sometimes take advantage of the situation and help themselves to the vulnerable adult's money, property or other assets, sometimes without even being named to inherit anything upon the … [read more]
Trust Disputes
A trust is a document whereby an individual (the trustor or settlor) transfers or designates certain property to be transferred to someone (the trustee). The trustee holds the property for the benefit of the trustor or someone else (the beneficiary). It is one way to avoid probate. … [read more]
Probate Administration
Probate administration is the process where the assets of a person who has died are collected and administered by the personal representative. The personal representative is sometimes called the executor. Basically, the personal representative serves as the manager of the property and … [read more]
