When someone puts pressure on another person in a situation with legal significance, it is called undue influence. It is often used in the context of estate planning, or more specifically, writing a will. When someone writes a will and has been pressured by another person, such as a family member or caregiver, to write it in such a way Continue Reading
How Can a Will Be Contested?
Only one percent of wills that go through the probate process are contested, and it is rare that they are voided entirely. A will is seen as the last voice of the deceased so the courts are usually strict in following them. However, when one is contested, there are several reasons it could be a valid challenge. It is usually Continue Reading
Can a Will Be Contested?
Are you currently estate planning and have a few concerns about what might happen to your will and estate plan, once you've passed? Those that have a sound, valid will shouldn't have issues, but in the event that there is a spouse or family member that is upset about the final reading of a will there are several reasons why it Continue Reading
Does an Executor Need to Hire a Lawyer? continued
Welcome back. We are here to talk more about whether or not an executor should hire a lawyer. If the family is not contesting the will or threatening a lawsuit over the will, the process might be simple. If the deceased’s estate is worth enough to pay its debt, this can also make the process easy. Our estate lawyer in Cary Continue Reading