It is very unusual for a will to be contested. However, if potential beneficiaries and heirs believe that the maker of the will was not of sound mind at the time that the will was constructed, the contents of a will can be challenged. A majority of wills will go through probate court without being contested, but if the...
Continue ReadingBeneficiaries of estates may not be prepared to manage what their parents or others may leave for them after they are deceased. There could be mismanagement of the estate or fights over who receives what after their loved one has died. It is important for will-makers (testators) to help their beneficiaries prepare for their inheritance by placing stipulations on...
Continue ReadingNo one likes to think about their own death, but it is important to make sure loved ones are provided for in case it happens. Anyone without a will should give it serious thought. Anyone with a will that needs changes, should do it now. A legal will is one that the probate or Surrogates court will accept and...
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