What is a Probate Litigation Attorney and Why Would You Need One?
Probate is a process overseen by a court to confirm the legitimacy of a will. Probate litigation can occur if the will is challenged, or beneficiaries believe the executor isn’t meeting their obligations. Other common causes of probate litigation include... Read More →
What Does a Probate Lawyer Do?
When a person passes on, their assets must be distributed according to the state laws and the instructions laid out in their will. Throughout the probate process, a probate lawyer helps the executor of the will with various tasks such... Read More →
5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Probate Litigation
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CategoriesProbate
Probate is the process of validating the will of a deceased testator. Probate litigation occurs when a beneficiary files a lawsuit against an executor or administrator or when the owner of an estate does not have a will in place.... Read More →
4 Things a Probate Litigation Attorney Can Do for You
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CategoriesProbate
Probate is a court-supervised process carried out to validate a will. Probate litigation can occur if a will is contested or the beneficiaries feel that the executor is not fulfilling their fiduciary duty. Some other common reasons for probate litigation... Read More →
How to Find the Right Probate Lawyer?
The courts are the next step in the inheritance process when an estate owner dies without a will or last testament. Getting the estate settled is a complex matter that can be very time-consuming and can prove challenging for many... Read More →
What is the role of a probate lawyer?
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Probate is a court-supervised process that takes place after a person dies. The process involves reviewing a will to determine if it is authentic and valid. Once the authenticity of a will is determined, the deceased person’s assets are identified,... Read More →
Why & How You Might Want to Avoid Probate
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CategoriesProbate
Probate is the court-supervised legal and financial process that occurs after the death of a person. It is the judicial process by which a will is proved valid or invalid. The probate process can be exhausting, stressful, and lengthy. Here... Read More →
A Guide to Pretermitted Heirs, Spouses, and Children
There is a common misconception that only millionaires need to create a will. Let’s get something straight – if you have any asset (movable or immovable property), creating a will should be at the top of your priority list. Your... Read More →
Probate
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Johnston & Associates guides executors and trust administrators through the complex, often confusing, world of probate and trust administration. The firm is experienced at both defending executors and trustees from beneficiaries’ and creditors’ claims, and holding executors and trustees accountable... Read More →