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Who Can Be an Executor of a Will? A Guide to Probate
Who Can Be an Executor of a Will? A Guide to Probate Probate is the process of administering a deceased person's...
What if the Executor Does Not Probate the Will? What to do
What if the Executor Does Not Probate the Will? What to do! If you just lost a loved one and perhaps you are a...
Executor of Estate – Responsibilities – Duties of Executor
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Executor of Estate Duties and Responsibilities It takes time, skill, and effort to serve as an executor of an estate efficiently. Failure to strictly adhere to probate laws can result in personal liability. You...
My Father Left Everything to My Stepmother. Contest?
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430My Father Left Everything to My Stepmother If your father remarried but hadn't written a will before his untimely passing, the Estate will be divided per inheritance laws called intestate rules. Under these...
Top Estate Dispute Attorney Serving California Clients
Estate Dispute Attorney: Hess-Verdon & Associates How to Resolve Conflicts The death of a loved one plunges the family into pain and sometimes endless estate disputes. Call Hess-Verdon estate lawyer for speedy and confidential estate dispute resolution. We can...
How Long Do You Have to Sue an Executor
How Long Do You Have to Sue an Executor? A Beneficiary's Guide. The passing of a loved one, especially a parent, is a profound emotional journey and knowing how long to contest our sue the executor should they not follow their duties is a must to understand. Amidst...
How to Contest the Will in California
How to Contest the Will in California Your Essential Guide to Understanding Will Contests An estate planning will contest is more than just a Hollywood plotline; it's a real lawsuit challenge that could lead to a court date. Estate planning is a real-life legal...
Guide: Checklist After Death of Parent and What to Know
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430 Checklist after Death of Parent The death of a parent or spouse leaves a vast emptiness and pain in our lives. Apart from mourning, there is also a lot to do,...
Can an Executor Decide Who Gets What? Know One’s Rights.
Does the Executor Have the Final Say While executors have the authority to manage the family members whole estate plan, they do not have unilateral decision-making power and must adhere to the will and legal guidelines.Can an Executor Decide Who Gets What No. An...
Examples of Executor Misconduct – What to Know
Examples of Executor Misconduct What You Should Know Executor misconduct breaches the duty to honor a deceased's wishes. Misconduct includes misappropriating funds, favoritism, undisclosed conflicts, undue distribution delays, neglecting property, failing to settle...
Navigating Beneficiary-Executor Conflicts: A Legal Overview
Beneficiary Executor Conflict Understanding Beneficiary Executor Conflict Beneficiary executor conflict is an unfortunate reality in many estate administration processes. These conflicts can arise from misunderstandings, disagreements, or outright breaches of trust....
Does an Executor have to Show Accounting to Beneficiaries
Does an Executor Have to Show Accounting to Beneficiaries? Executors are expected to keep beneficiaries informed and provide a full accounting of the estate's management to the court, with beneficiaries entitled to receive a copy.Showing Accounting to a Beneficiary....