Estate planning is a critical step toward ensuring your loved ones (and assets) are protected in the future. Many people delay it, thinking it’s something to consider later in life. However, starting early allows you to control your legacy and… Read More

Probate disputes typically involve private family matters: the death of a loved one, conflict over an inheritance or concern over the decline of a elder relative. The best outcome is to resolve disputes about family members privately without the inte… Read More

When someone is trusted to manage another person’s assets or make decisions on their behalf, they’re held to a high standard of care. This responsibility is called a fiduciary duty, and it’s a big deal, especially in probate law. But what happe… Read More

What Is Undue Influence? Undue influence occurs when an often elderly or person with diminished capacity, is subjected to threats, misrepresentation, undue flattery, fraud or physical or moral coercion. This overpowers the person’s free agency… Read More

Probate is the process of settling a deceased person’s estate through the probate court system. Being named the personal representative of another person’s estate is a big responsibility; you are charged with carrying out someone’s last wishes,… Read More

Few things are more difficult than seeing your elderly parent in physical and mental decline, and having to provide care for the person to whom you have always looked to for care and guidance. Unfortunately, when a senior becomes unable to care for h… Read More

For many people, one of the primary goals of estate planning, other than providing for their family, is to avoid probate. Estate planning attorneys encourage people to keep their assets out of probate so often, in fact, that it is common for people t… Read More

Nearly as important as the decision to make a will is choosing an executor to administer your estate. Your executor is the person charged with carrying out your last wishes, settling your debts, and distributing your remaining property to the people… Read More