It is wise to update your estate plan periodically. Life changes. You may sell or acquire new assets. You could get married or divorced. You need to update your estate plan to reflect these types of changes as you focus on the future. At the same time, it is important...
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Can someone contest your will after you die?
Planning for the future often means making decisions about how to care for loved ones. Creating a will is one way to make your wishes clear and help your loved ones understand what to expect. For many people, having a plan in place can offer peace of mind and help...
Can beneficiaries challenge changes to a trust?
A sudden change to a loved one's estate plan can leave family members wondering why the new terms reduce or eliminate their inheritance. That distress often grows when the decision seems at odds with years of shared conversations. If you are a beneficiary, you may...
Are you too young for an estate plan?
People sometimes believe that they are too young to write a will or make an estate plan. They do know that these documents are important. It is just something they plan to do later in life, such as after they retire from their career or when they hit a specific age....
How can you prove undue influence in a will contest?
When a loved one dies and leaves a significant portion of their estate to one person, family members may wonder whether the will truly reflects the deceased’s wishes. It can be especially concerning when that person appears to have played a significant role in...
When a will includes the right of first refusal
Many wills contain simple and straightforward terms regarding the distribution of property. Individuals name beneficiaries to inherit specific assets, and their personal representative secures those resources and then allocates them to the right beneficiary....


