When an estate is admitted to probate, the personal representative owes a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of the estate. When conflicts arise between the personal representative and the beneficiaries, one of the most common claims that is made is that the personal representative has breached their fiduciary duty. While […]
Category: Probate
It can be overwhelming to lose a loved one. Unfortunately, one of the biggest tasks you now face is navigating the settling of the estate, which likely means navigating the probate process. From appointing the personal representative to distributing the estate’s assets to the beneficiaries, the process can be too […]
When someone dies, their estate must be admitted to probate in order to legally transfer their assets to their heirs. The process is court-supervised and is largely administerial, particularly when the will is clear and the personal representative is conscientious in performing their duties. Along the way, heirs, beneficiaries, and […]
Probate refers to the judicial process of administering a will. While some probate cases can result in litigation, most probate cases are purely administerial – the court merely supervises the process to ensure that all legal requirements are met and the wishes of the decedent are being honored. This generally […]