One of the most common bases for challenging a will is to claim that the testator (the person who is making the will) lacked testamentary capacity. For a will to be valid and enforceable, the law requires that the person making the will be of sound mind – meaning that […]
Category: Estate Planning
How to Keep Your Estate Plan Current While Avoiding Potential Disputes
Tue Apr 30, 2024 | Estate Planning | Share
Whether it is signing a will or creating a trust, estate planning is not the kind of thing that you do once and forget about it. Instead, you should periodically review your estate plan to ensure that it reflects your most recent life changes and the corresponding changes in your […]
Considering a Living Trust? What You Need to Know
Mon Jul 31, 2023 | Estate Planning | Share
Many people think that a living trust is their best estate planning option without really knowing what it is or how it works. If you are considering your estate planning options, a living trust lawyer from Ellis Law Group can work with you to develop an estate plan that best […]
What Blended Families Should Know About Wills
Wed May 31, 2023 | Estate Planning | Share
Despite the fact that blended families are quite common, they still pose unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. If you or your spouse have children from a prior relationship, you may want to give some consideration to what will happen after you pass away. Whether you are recently […]