When someone passes away there are typically assets that need to be preserved and eventually transferred (including real estate). In order to officially act on behalf of an estate to transfer assets a person needs to be appointed by the…
Video on what to do if an executor does not follow the will. What Can You Do If An Executor Does Not Follow The Will? Sometimes you know the executor is not acting in the best interest of the estate….
Sometimes you may believe that your loved one left a will, but you cannot find the will. What do you do? First, have you checked the common locations where a will may be kept? A fire proof box in the…
What is a No Contest Clause? A no contest clause (also called an in terrorem clause) in a will is something to be taken seriously. A typical no contest clause will state that if the will is challenged, then the…
A caveat, in probate law terms, means to challenge the validity of a will. When someone files a petition to probate a will, that person is asking the probate court to confirm that the will presented to the court is…
Breach Of Power Of Attorney In our office, we see situations where a person holding a power of attorney sometimes takes advantage of the situation. We call this a breach of power of attorney. A common scenario might look like…
What happens when the deceased was a resident of one state and owned real estate in another state? How do the probate courts handle this situation? When this type of issue occurs, you will usually have to open probate in…
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