Month: October 2018
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
The question is an interesting one because traditionally the lawyer would represent both the husband and the wife in estate planning. Oftentimes, the lawyer had a jointly opened file for the wills and estate plans of a husband... Continue Reading
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
After a person dies, his/her Will is offered for probate by the Personal Representative/Executor named in the Will. The Register of Wills determines the sufficiency of the Will. Specifically, the Will is reviewed to determine... Continue Reading
Monday, October 22, 2018
Estate Planning Dictionary: A Brief Overview
Terminology used to probate law can be confusing and downright archaic. No wonder. The first mentions of probate court come from medieval times, dating as far back as 1066. That is... Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Decedent’s daughter had probable cause to file this will contest where decedent abruptly changed her estate documents and substituted the agent under her existing a power of attorney during a period in which she suffered from... Continue Reading
Monday, October 8, 2018
Probate is the legal process regarding the administration and distribution of the estate of a Deceased person (or “Decedent”). It is administered under the jurisdiction of Probate Courts.
The court makes sure that the... Continue Reading