Monthly Archives: June 2023
Resolving Probate Disputes Through Arbitration
Probate disputes can arise for various reasons. For instance, disputes can arise if beneficiaries think the personal representative is mismanaging the estate. Disputes can also arise if a legal heir feels they were left out of the Will. Probate disputes are often difficult for the involved parties. When disputes arise during probate, it might… Read More »
Objecting To A Petition For Probate
After someone dies, their estate might need to go through probate. In a probate case, the court validates the Will (if one exists). Also, a personal representative is appointed to, among other things, collect estate assets, pay debts and expenses, and distribute the remaining assets to beneficiaries or heirs. If there is a Will,… Read More »
Four Common Will Provisions And The Reasons Behind Them
Wills are documents executed by “testators” that describe what the testators want to happen to their assets after they die. If a person dies with a Will, their assets are distributed according to their Will. On the other hand, if a person dies without a Will, their assets are distributed according to the state’s… Read More »
Contesting A Will Where The Decedent Was Suffering From Dementia
After someone dies, survivors could have several grounds to initiate a Will contest. One of the grounds for contesting a Will in California is “lack of testamentary capacity.” If you recently lost a loved one who was suffering from dementia, you may be wondering if you can contest their Will and claim that they… Read More »
