by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 17, 2018 | Probate Litigation
Challenging a will can be a daunting task, but California residents that believe they have a valid claim may be able to successfully contest a will. Nationwide, 99 percent of all wills pass through probate without problems arising. Probate courts generally stick...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 16, 2018 | Estate Administration
Californians who are fans of Prince might be interested in learning about the latest twist in the administration of his estate. Recently, the new special administrator who was appointed by the court to oversee the estate submitted findings that Prince’s estate...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 14, 2018 | Blog
When contesting a will, you must have valid grounds. Challenging a will can be problematic because the testator, the author of the will, cannot defend or rationalize their wishes. The court system tends to stick to the testators wishes as outlined in the will unless...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 12, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
When a loved one passes away in California, sometimes the will may carry with it some bitter surprises. This is the case for relatives of one retired factory worker, a lifelong loner who lived by himself and died of advanced dementia at the age of 92. After a funeral...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Dec 29, 2017 | Probate Litigation
In California and around the country, inheritance disputes sometimes arise after people die. Family members may file lawsuits to prevent people from inheriting from estates if they believe that the people caused the deaths. In a case that was filed in New Hampshire, a...
