Although it is not always possible to prevent a disgruntled family member from contesting a will, there are steps that testators can take to help reduce the chances of a will contest. Unfortunately, even when testators are careful to abide by all procedural rules, their efforts may come to nothing if the family members are […]
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Wills can be contested for a number of different reasons. For instance, a will may not have been signed and executed in accordance with state law or a decedent may have lacked the testamentary capacity to draft a will in the first place. However, it can be extremely difficult to successfully contest a will. As […]
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Many of our clients are business owners. Although these businesses tend to be successful, we have found that many of the owners do not have clearly defined succession plans. This month, we will look at one of the best ways to outline a succession plan, especially when partners or family members are involved in a […]
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In an effort to ensure that their assets and possessions go to certain family members or charities, many people create estate plans by establishing a trust or writing a will. Wills and trusts can also be used for other purposes, including establishing guardianship over a minor child or designating someone to hold power of attorney […]
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