People who are committed to their family, friends and causes will take time as early as necessary to see that their estate is disbursed to beneficiaries with clarity and finality after they're gone. Last wills and testaments join trust documents and other records of...
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Will your will lead to battling beneficiaries?
One thing that no one wants after they're gone is to have their beneficiaries -- typically children and/or grandchildren --- squabbling over who got what from the estate.Below are some red flags that your heirs might wind up haggling with one another.Sibling...
Can you challenge a will that you don’t like?
You get a copy of your parents' will in the mail, after they pass away, and you simply do not like it. Some of the provisions do not sit well with you. Maybe it instructs you and your siblings to sell the house and divide the profits, when you wanted to keep the...
Disputes over selling inherited real estate
Parents often try to avoid estate disputes by leaving property to children in equal amounts. While this can help when it comes to stocks, bank accounts and other such assets, it can actually cause disputes when it involves real estate. For instance, imagine that you...
3 common reasons families dispute over an estate
When you begin planning your estate, one of the primary objectives is to minimize the possibility of dispute amongst family members once you have passed away. This can be tricky, and even the most airtight estate plan does not guarantee that a family member will not...
Do you know what undue influence is?
One issue that may arise while dividing up a person's estate is that of undue influence. In some cases, this can be used to contest a will. Generally speaking, undue influence is when a person in a position of power, authority or trust uses that position to manipulate...
When is it time to go to probate court?
When it is time to deal with the loss of a loved one, the last thing you want is to be confused by his or her last wishes. Last wills and testaments, as well as trusts and other legal structures, can be hard to understand and it is easy to disagree with friends and...
Legal changes and court rulings can affect probate litigation
Connecticut's probate courts exist to allow ordinary citizens to access the essential functions of the law as easily as possible. The law, however, can hold complications of all kinds no matter what the process or goal of a case or hearing. Estate law and other...
Probate courts serve the basic legal needs of Connecticutians
Many people are concerned about the security and future of someone in their lives who may not be able to manage his or her own affairs. Connecticut has thousands of families with members who must be specially designated by law as another person's charge.This could be...
How do I deal with a probate court problem?
Probate court is a highly democratic way to access the Connecticut justice system. Whether citizens are planning their estate or seeking help in caring for a disabled relative, courts can help people find the solution. It is rare, although possible, that a probate...