If you feel the person who’s executing a loved one’s estate is not doing their job correctly, you may consider removing them. It is not something you can do on a whim. However wrong a choice they might seem to you, your family member chose them for a reason. If you...
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What is a no-contest clause and how does it work?
A will or a trust includes many essential provisions. One that often does not get as much attention as others is the no-contest clause, sometimes referred to as the forfeiture or terrorem clause. This provision, in a way, wants everyone to understand that the testator...
Leaving too much to your children may not be in their best interest
If you worked hard to give your family opportunities you never had, it is satisfying to think you have achieved your goal. You can sit back, knowing that your children will not have to go through the same struggles you did. They will never have to wonder where the...
Artwork could be the cause of an estate dispute
Estate disputes happen for all manner of reasons. Sometimes, it’s just that the plan isn’t clear enough, and siblings can’t agree on what their parents really wanted. Other times, everyone is looking out for themselves and not working together. Still other times,...
Estate planning details you may have overlooked
When it comes to estate planning, it’s easy to focus on the basics such as creating a will, living trust and living will. However, if you neglect to go deeper, you could end up missing out on something that makes life easier on you and/or your family. Here are some of...
Stepsiblings, blended families and the potential for estate disputes
Many blended families work out very well and all of the new siblings get along wonderfully. However, there are also cases in which things do not go as smoothly as hoped. The two sides of the family may remain at odds or never really get close. When it comes to estate...


