Tag: Contested Estate

You worked hard for what you have in life. When you pass on, you want your assets, money, and property to be given to your beneficiaries as you see fit. However, without effective estate planning, an estate can be contested. Thus, asset distribution might not go as you wanted, and there could be other problems. […]

It is always an emotional and challenging time when a loved one passes. The situation can be made worse when it comes time to distribute the deceased’s assets. What happens if a beneficiary contests the estate? Fortunately, a contested estate can often be prevented with careful estate planning. If you need assistance, the Lincolnshire estate […]

Writing a will is an essential part of your estate plan. This vital document states your wishes for your assets to be distributed to beneficiaries. However, someone can contest your estate if a will is not done correctly. Talk to a contested estate attorney in Illinois today if you are worried about this problem or […]

Not everyone does comprehensive estate planning to avoid contested estates with a Lincolnshire estate planning lawyer. That can cause someone to contest the estate. Some of those issues are about money and property and cause family discord. Learn about contested estates below and how to avoid these problems. Have questions about your estate? Talk to […]

Your home is probably your largest asset. It is something most of us want to transfer to your heirs quickly. However, without proper estate planning, your home could wind up in a contested estate. The good news is there are several ways to prevent this from happening. Some of the most effective methods are detailed […]

The passing of a loved one is always a stressful time. Even in times of grief, there are people in some families who love to cause drama. They may be looking to start an argument, and this is especially true once it comes time to distribute assets. Who gets what? Did Grandma leave you the […]

If you think something is wrong with an estate, or you feel that the deceased may have been manipulated, under duress, or coerced and that as a result you were wrongfully left out of a will or estate plan, you may think about challenging the estate. How long will that take? As you can imagine, […]

Whenever people discuss or write about estate planning, there seems to be one overriding goal: Avoiding a contested estate. But why is a contested estate something to avoid? Why does it matter if an estate is contested? The Lincolnshire estate planning lawyers at Orlowsky & Wilson can help. Legal and Non-Legal Reasons Some of the […]

Estate plans accomplish many things, including ensuring  your actual wishes are seen through as you wanted them to be. Also, that there will be no battles about your intentions between your beneficiaries. Ultimately, when a person decides to put a comprehensive estate plan together, they are doing so because they want their wealth to be […]

When a person passes away, most of his or her assets will need to go through probate before they can be distributed, even when that individual has a will. There are, however, some exceptions to this rule. Life insurance plans, for instance, do not go through probate. Furthermore, beneficiary designations on these kinds of policies […]