When it comes to who can contest a will, the rule is straightforward: Only individuals with something tangible to gain or lose from a decedent’s estate have the right to bring a... Read more »
Whether a will can be contested after probate depends on when you’re attempting to challenge it. Are you seeking to contest the will after it has been admitted to probate, or after... Read more »
Packard v. Packard is a significant decision that reinforces California’s modern, intent-centered approach to trust interpretation and reformation. By holding that a reformation petition is not a trust contest, the Court of Appeal preserved an essential... Read more »
Here is a blog post draft based on the case details and core message provided. ****** # Hamilton v. Green: The 120-Day Deadline to Contest a California Trust In the world of... Read more »
What California Families Must Know About Trust Contest Standing: Lessons from Barefoot v. Jennings If you’re a California resident managing a trust dispute or concerned about protecting your family’s inheritance, understanding who... Read more »
If you’re managing an estate in California or concerned about protecting your loved ones from will challenges, a recent British Columbia case offers critical lessons about undue influence, testamentary capacity, and the... Read more »
If you are planning to contest a decedent’s trust, there is a lot you will need to consider. For one, you will need to verify you have legal standing to contest the... Read more »
As you might suspect, bringing a complex trust contest could substantially raise the cost of contesting a trust. What makes a trust contest complex? A trust contest may be complex if a... Read more »
Biological children can contest a will, but what about stepchildren? Can a stepchild contest a will and receive a share in the inheritance? Here’s a brief overview: There’s no straight answer. A... Read more »
Probate is a necessary process that’s done once a person dies, leaving a property. The custodian of will submits the original will to the probate clerk’s office within 30 days, and then... Read more »