A party contesting a will failed to meet her burden of proof, because she did not present any testimony or documentary evidence in support of her claims of undue influence or lack of testamentary capacity. Decedent Michael... Continue Reading
As the old saying goes, you can’t take it with you when you die. But a probate lawyer can help surviving family members settle your debts and distribute your assets after you’re gone, with or without a will. So what is a... Continue Reading
Petitioner was entitled to remove respondent as the corporate trustee of her special needs trust and replace it with a successor trustee where the express terms of the trust agreement gave her authority to remove a corporate... Continue Reading
Employee Termination/Litigation The termination of an employee may not only be tough on the individual, but can have serious consequences for the... Continue Reading
The court surcharged an accountant appointed as guardian of an elderly woman’s person and estate where funds went inexplicably missing from the estate and the guardian engaged in self-dealing. The court sustained objections to... Continue Reading