When you’ve been wronged, whether it’s a breach of contract, damage to property or a personal injury, you may feel like you have all the time in the world to take legal action. After all, the harm is real, and your case feels valid. However, the law doesn’t wait...
When someone creates an estate plan, they’re outlining their wishes for what will happen when they pass away. They’re also dictating what they want to happen if they become incapacitated. Because of the seriousness of these matters, it’s critical that they fully...
Sometimes, when a case does not go your way, it is easy to think filing an appeal means you get another shot at everything, like hitting restart. But appeals do not work that way. They are not a second trial and do not offer the chance to bring in new evidence or...
Probate is meant to help ensure that a will is executed according to the deceased’s wishes. Unfortunately, the process can become a breeding ground for fraud. Fraud is especially likely when the executor, the person responsible for managing the estate, abuses their...
Stepparent adoptions can be beneficial for everyone in a family. The child obtains enhanced security and family stability. The stepparent has protection in the event of a divorce or the death of their spouse. There are also financial, tax and inheritance...
Going to court to challenge a will isn’t something that’s possible for anyone to do. Instead, the person must have a legal interest in the will and have a valid reason to challenge the will. One of the reasons that may be present in a situation is undue influence. ...
Contracts contain requirements for both parties, and it’s critical that they’re all met in accordance with the contract terms. When terms aren’t met by either party, a contract breach occurs. The circumstances surrounding the breach determine what type of breach...
The loss of a loved one is a traumatic event in a person’s life. The last thing that someone wants to deal with when they lose someone they love is debt collectors. In almost all cases, the estate executor is the one who should have to deal with this. Just because...
Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person’s estate is administered and distributed. Meaning, that after you die, probate is the legal process that will allow your property to be handed out either in accordance with your wishes (if you have an estate plan...
Estate plans typically contain clear instructions provided by a testator. They often indicate who will inherit from the estate and what specific assets those people will receive. Estate plans can also leave money for charitable causes, disinherit estranged family...
