The last thing that someone wants to do as their last act is create an argument in their family. But disputes over inheritance are all too common, and it does not take much of a misunderstanding to spiral out of control and ruin vital relationships. Probate courts can...
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How can I avoid probate litigation with planning?
You always have the option of leaving your possessions and money to anyone you want. But this process can be more complicated than people expect. Assets may be taxed, especially if they are left to people beyond the immediate family. Disputes may even arise between...
An executor can make sure last wishes are fulfilled
Life is full of amazing adventures and rewarding relationships, but the one certainty is it will come to an end. This eventuality makes it difficult to think about what to do with the collections of a well-lived life, but estate planning is often best done early in...
Some assets can avoid probate court
Children find out that a will says something other than what they expected. Taxes or liens take a big bite out of the value of the estate. These are only some of the disadvantages of lacking a clear estate plan, which may send all the possible beneficiaries to probate...
What’s the best way to revoke a will?
It's your hope that the first will you create is the will that remains in effect until you pass on. While this could happen, there may come a point when you realize that you need to revoke your will and alter your estate plan. Here are some situations that may call...
What can a probate court do for you?
Probate courts are there to bring the basic functions of the law to the people who need access to it. Although this theoretically means anyone in Connecticut can bring a case before a probate judge, legal representation may make the experience better for petitioners....
Bristol lawyer faces charges over conservatorships
There are many reasons to go to probate court in Connecticut, and the mission of the system throws open the doors to all citizens with a case. Many families deal with the necessity to have a legal conservator appointed for an adult with limits on their ability to deal...
Mediation can solve probate litigation issues
Do you have a dispute over an estate for which you have to go to court? It may be possible to challenge the will in court but it is less likely now than before. If someone went through the trouble of writing a will, then that person hoped to spare you the trouble of a...
What are the terms to know in probate court?
Probate courts in Connecticut serve the vital purpose of bringing the services of the law to the people. Although the term "probate" comes up a lot in estate planning, it also covers important issues surrounding how people are taken care of, as well as identifying...
4 situations when contesting a will makes sense
Drafting a will is one of the best ways to be certain your assets end up where you want them to go. Further, if someone in your life dies with a will in place, you do not have to second-guess his or her wishes. Still, not all wills are perfect. Sometimes, contesting a...