The time after the loss of a loved one is emotional and stressful. Families are grieving the loss while also dealing with funeral arrangements and estate plans. While careful trust and estate planning can mitigate many common disputes that occur, there are still some pitfalls that cause families to fight…
When a family member or close friend is upset by the contents of a deceased person’s will, they may contest the will’s validity. The most popular argument is to claim the will is invalid because of the person’s mental incompetence or that there was undue influence exerted upon them. In…
Contesting a will is not for the faint of heart, but this is the process that lets a person legally challenge a will. When there’s a will, there’s a way to challenge it, known as a “will contest.” If someone dies and they had a will, their estate goes through…
While it’s possible for people to manage some parts of their loved one’s estate, very often the tasks feel overwhelming. When getting assets out of probate becomes too much of a challenge, it’s time for help. There are instances when an executor knows they need to hire an attorney who…
The fight over Conrad Prebys’ $1 billion estate continues, three years after the San Diego developer and philanthropist died. When the directors of the Conrad Prebys Foundation decided to give his son Eric $15 million, despite the fact that his father had left him out of the will, Preby’s longtime…
This bizarre story of an estate battle concerns a man who wanted to be driven to local pubs, a taxi driver and the passenger’s significant other. A legal bill for an unusual estate battle must be now paid by a cabbie who had inherited a regular fare’s entire estate. The…
There were a lot of headlines after Kenny Goss and Michael’s former lover Fadi Fawaz were cut out of the late singer’s will. Fawaz is now reported to be planning to contest the will. Most of the late George Michael’s £98 million estate will be shared by his sisters Yioda…
The wishes of former Wham! singer George Michael are bring carried out, just a few months shy of the two-year anniversary of his death. Among the information being shared by Andros Georgiou, a cousin of George Michael, is that all of the organizations and individuals who were mentioned in the…
Without a will, decisions about your life, property and children will be made by someone who does not know you or your family. With a will, you have the ability to express your wishes. You need a will! Having a will is not just for wealthy folks, who need to…
Before he died, the owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans gave millions of dollars of property to his daughter and her children, but they were not included in his last will and testament. The last will of multi-millionaire Tom Benson, who owned several professional sports teams and other…