On the surface, the siblings got along. However, underneath that façade, things often reached just below the boiling point. But upon the death of their mother, the boiling point is reached. The outcome of her estate is in question, and the siblings resort to fighting...
Probate 诉讼
What are some reasons for challenging an estate plan?
Together, your parents started a business. During those early years while the family-owned company was on the cusp of success, your mother died, leaving your father to take the reins alone. He accomplished much, building the business into a pillar reaching markets...
Grounds on which a will may be challenged
最近, this Henderson-based legal blog provided a post on undue influence during the creation of a will and its effect on probate litigation. When a person is threatened, coerced or otherwise manipulated into creating a will that does not reflect their testamentary...
What is undue influence in the creation of a will?
It is important that Nevada residents create wills and other estate planning documents so that their assets and wealth are protected and properly directed to beneficiaries at the time of their deaths. However, beyond simply having such documents in place, individuals...
Control of late singer’s estate uncertain due to multiple wills
A will is an important testamentary document. It provides important information to survivors and legal professionals about how a person's end-of-life estate should be distributed and where certain assets should be directed so that the decedent's intended beneficiaries...
Overview of the probate process
Some legal terms can leave Nevada residents scratching their heads. One such term is probate. While it is oftentimes fairly easy for most people to associate this legal term with estate planning and the distribution of a person's assets upon death, some people can...
When does a person have ‘standing’ to pursue probate litigation?
When a person in Nevada believes that a problem exists with their loved one's will, they may believe the terms of the will should not be honored. Thus, they may want to contest the will. However, not just anyone can pursue probate litigation; a person must have...
Are people fooling themselves about estate planning issues?
Although there are plenty of Nevada residents who have estate plans, there are probably more who do not. In some ways, it is understandable why an individual might not have an estate plan, but people often just don't understand how important it is to have one. 和,...
Electronic passwords can complicate the probate process
The vast majority of Americans have numerous electronic passwords that they use to access any number of applications or programs. 通常, the most we ever think about these passwords is when we need to create new ones, with being required to come up with a dizzying...
So, you think it’s OK to not have an estate plan? 再想想
Millions of Americans know they should have an estate plan, yet they neglect to address this important issue. 为什么? 好吧, for starters, some probably believe that they do not need an estate plan because they don't have children, or they are not rich. 好吧, the fact of...
