Estate planning requires a holistic approach to the process. Individuals need to look carefully at their unique circumstances, including their resources and their closest relationships. Debts are also an important consideration when establishing an estate plan. A...
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Examples of breaches of executor duties
An executor is responsible for carrying out the terms of a will. They must act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries. When an executor fails to meet their legal responsibilities, this may be considered a breach of duty. Breaches of executor duties...
How should you go about disinheriting someone?
If you are making an estate plan, you are fully within your rights to disinherit someone. You could remove a beneficiary from your will, revoking the assets they otherwise would have inherited. If you have a direct descendant who would automatically inherit in the...
How sibling rivalry can lead to estate disputes
Sibling rivalry is very common when children are young. They may compete to get their way or for their parents' attention. There may be a conflict between the firstborn and the middle child or older children may feel resentful if a younger child seems to receive more...
What does it mean to die intestate?
When someone passes away, one of the first questions that may be asked is whether or not they died intestate. This can define how their estate is addressed and may have a major impact on their heirs and beneficiaries. Essentially, it is often best for people to draft...
Probate litigation can help spouses left out of wills
In many families, spouses structure their estate plans in a specific manner to protect one another. One spouse may intentionally name the other as the main beneficiary of their most valuable assets. They may hold title to certain resources jointly to ensure that a...


