A contested will can do a lot of damage to a family. When a family member challenges a will, it can bring the worst financial, legal and emotional nightmares. Estate disputes can often last for years.Is there any alternative to estate litigation? Mediation is a...
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3 common reasons estate litigation becomes necessary
If we lived in an ideal world, all disputes would be easy to resolve and families would not get in contentious battles after a loved one’s death. This is often exactly what happens, though, and there are a variety of reasons. Regardless of what led to this point, if...
3 tips for avoiding fights about your estate
Unfortunately, it is common for families to fight over estates. They might argue over who gets specific pieces of property or whether the will is even valid. Once you pass away, you want your loved ones to be happy – not having contentious arguments. If you want to...
Can you disinherit your children?
In a perfect world, your children would turn out just how you wanted, and you would be able to quietly pass on with the assurance that they are doing what you preferred with your assets and money. Unfortunately, in real life, this is not always the case, and there are...
Understanding undue influence
Many times, family members do not know the content of a will until the person passes away. Although no one wants to consider that someone could exploit a loved one, it happens. If the will-maker was exploited or taken advantage of in estate planning, the relatives who...
Three factors that can add fire to an estate dispute
For many families, the death of a loved one brings not only grief, but also contention and acrimony. Here are three factors that can cause contentious disputes between family members and other parties with interest in an estate: Sibling rivalry: When a parent dies,...
Court battle over James Brown’s will rages on
Minnesota music fans may have been following the battle surrounding singer James Brown's estate. A recent court ruling means that the saga is far from over. James Brown was one of the greatest figures in American music, but he never forgot that he was born into abject...
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