The executor has significant responsibilities when it comes to administering the estate. Simply stated, they must act in the interests of the estate, and they could be personally liable when they fail to uphold this duty. The main area where an executor has fiduciary duties is in managing the estate’s assets. If they engage in self-dealing or do not…
When a will is submitted to the probate court, you might assume that the process will simply proceed as expected. However, in some situations, someone might raise challenges regarding the validity of the will. These challenges can be brought by anyone who would be adversely impacted should the will be executed as-is. There are specific reasons why someone might…
The death of a loved one can be traumatizing, and your family might be going through a difficult period of grief. This difficult situation can become even more so if you learn that your loved one passed away without having a valid last will and testament. Many people underestimate the importance of a will, or believe that estate planning…
