Monthly Archives: September 2025
Can a Husband or Wife Exert Undue Influence on Someone Who Makes a Will?
Marriage, and the relationship between a husband and a wife, is one that seems to make it difficult to prove that a decedent’s free will was altered by the undue influence exerted by his or her spouse. On the one hand, undue influence is shown when someone exerts so much pressure or authority over… Read More »
The Use of Property and Business Appraisers in Probate Cases
One of the most important parts of a probate case, is assigning a value or worth, to the property in the estate. This is important first, because the value will determine whether a probate case is even needed in the first place. It also may be important because for property that needs to be… Read More »
What is a Probate or Will Contest Really Like?
The goal of a good will or estate plan, is to avoid a contested probate challenge. But probate challenges can and do happen, and when they do, many times the personal representative, and the beneficiaries of the will, are not prepared for what comes next. What’s the Goal? Probate challenges are not heard by… Read More »
Buying and Selling Property in Probate
Real estate plays an important role in probate cases. You are generally one of two people. You either are the personal representative, and you are seeking to sell real estate, so that you can distribute the assets to the named beneficiaries. Or you are a potential buyer, trying to get a good deal on… Read More »
