Personal representatives may have to defend against a surviving spouse omitted under a will. Various types of written documentation can support your position.
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After your spouse passes away, you may be shocked to discover that you were omitted from the will. It is important to take steps to protect your legal rights.
A potential heir to an estate may ask the court to determine his or her rights as an heir. The court will decide whether the petitioner is a valid heir.
Trustees have a duty to properly manage the assets of the trust. Failing to sell an asset when called for can create harm for the beneficiaries.
Abuse of a power of attorney could create harmful and lasting damage to your loved one’s estate. Understand the groups of people most vulnerable to this abuse.
If your spouse was omitted from a trust, you may want to pursue legal action. It is important to carefully consider all ramifications before doing so.
It is important for trust beneficiaries to understand how a trust is being administered. In some cases, you may need to petition the court for trustee removal.
If you expected that you would receive an inheritance and someone interfered, you may have legal rights. Your expectation must have been legitimate.
Taking over as successor trustee of a loved one’s trust is not a simple process. Incapacity may be determined in several different ways.
As a loved one of someone who has passed, you may find yourself concerned that a mistake was made when the will was drafted. It may be possible to contest it.