Going through a divorce gets complicated enough without making preventable mistakes that can negatively impact your case. Unfortunately, many people are unfamiliar with the most common errors that can disrupt proceedings. There are several things to avoid when you are...
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What can be valid reasons to contest a will during probate?
Probate is often a complex process involving various parties, making it more challenging to navigate based on the circumstances. If the deceased left a will, it could provide direction on what to do with the estate. However, this document can also have different legal...
The consequences of a trustee’s breach of duty by ignorance
The fiduciary duty that comes with handling trusts requires trustees to act with competence and knowledge when performing their responsibilities. These qualities allow them to manage the trust properly and efficiently in the beneficiaries’ best interests....
6 unexpected losses in divorce
Divorce is tough for everyone involved, from the parties divorcing to their children, if they have any, their families and their friends. It can affect everyone around the couple and it can be devastating. However, sometimes divorce is the best option and there are...
What happens in probate if there is a missing heir?
An essential part of the duties of an estate’s personal representative is to diligently search, identify and notify all interested parties, such as heirs and beneficiaries, of the probate filing. The personal representative must practice due diligence in locating all...
Instances that can lead to a change in conservators
When elderly individuals suffer from debilitating conditions such as dementia and are no longer able to manage their finances and property, a court may appoint a conservator to provide necessary assistance. However, the tenure of a conservator is not indefinite. It...