The probate process can be difficult enough on its own, but it can become entirely overwhelming when it deteriorates into litigation. The emotions of the parties can make a probate dispute especially acrimonious and the parties sometimes forfeit their rights rather than get the dispute resolved. If you’re involved in […]
Author: Ellis Law
Challenging a will is a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. In addition to the time and money it takes to challenge a will, it can lead to a great deal of friction between the heirs. In an attempt to prevent challenges, many wills and trusts include a “no […]
Getting left out of a will can come as a tremendous shock. Not only is it hurtful, but it can raise questions as to whether the will is valid. Furthermore, important assets may now be at risk, causing substantial harm to your future security. If you’ve been unpleasantly surprised to […]
There are two main types of trusts: revocable trusts and irrevocable trusts. By their title, one could be forgiven for assuming that a “revocable” trust, as its name would imply, is changeable, and that an “irrevocable” trust, also as its name would imply, cannot be changed. As with many legal […]