by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 10, 2017 | Inheritance Disputes
When people in California die without a will, their children have a legal basis for declaring themselves as heirs to estates. Gaining access to those assets, however, might entail the conscious efforts of people to support a minor who must assert a claim by...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Sep 21, 2017 | Inheritance Disputes
Will contests in California are difficult. It is rare for challenges to wills to be successful because the probate courts view the documents as representing the voice and wishes of the testator. There are some valid grounds on which will contests may be based and that...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 16, 2017 | Inheritance Disputes
It is not uncommon for those who stand to receive less than what they were expecting from a loved ones estate to threaten legal action to contest the validity of a will. These actions, (commonly known as will contests) are akin to a civil lawsuit where the testators...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 1, 2014 | Inheritance Disputes
Parents can have a number of very good reasons for leaving unequal inheritances to children. For example, one child may be much more successful financially than others; one child may have chosen a philanthropic career that will never pay much monetarily but still...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Sep 10, 2013 | Inheritance Disputes
When it comes to an inheritance, sentimental items are just as likely to spark a family fight as money. Here are five tips to prevent family feuds over personal property:</p> 1. Inventory all property. You need to make a careful list of all personal property...
