Monthly Archives: May 2025
What Happens When a Beneficiary Dies Before Probate is Over?
Let’s say that a deceased person creates a will, and the will is in probate. It seems like everything is set to go and everything is in order. But then it happens – a beneficiary dies, in the middle of the probate case. That beneficiary was supposed to receive something from the will. What… Read More »
How Probate Court Handles Multiple, Conflicting Wills
When we talk about wills, we often discuss how important it is to make a will, and the problems that arise when there is no will. But we don’t as often discuss the opposite problem: what happens when there is more than one will. Why Would There be Multiple Wills? There are a number… Read More »
What Do People Fight About in Probate Court?
If you are creating an estate plan, you may have the goal of avoiding probate. That often can work, and allow your property to pass, without the time and necessity of probate. But other times, avoiding probate may be impossible, or else, there may be overlooked or newly arising issues that require probate court… Read More »
Take These Steps Now to Avoid Probate Challenges Later
When you create an estate plan, the last thing you want to worry about is your loved ones fighting with each other over what you wanted to happen, over what you meant to say or do in your will, or whether you were capable and competent to create the will or estate document in… Read More »
