A disinherited son tried to make a claim on the father’s estate based on a promise by his brother to share the estate equally with him, but lost on the ground that his brother’s promise was a ...

The death of a loved one is a traumatic event that most of us will experience during our lives. After the grieving has taken place, the next question that may arise concerns whether the decedent ...

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Probate litigation can be a complicated and emotionally taxing process, especially in a state like New York known for its stringent probate laws. When disputes arise over the distribution of assets or ...

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Losing a loved one is never easy. But amid grief, many find themselves suddenly burdened with legal responsibilities they never expected. The probate process can be overwhelming, especially if there ...

The probate process gets a bad reputation, but it's the reality many families will face, and it's a process that can function well for some small estates. Probate is the court-supervised proceeding in ...

Houston lawyer Michael Cenatiempo represents a client in an estate dispute that is on the verge of settling for $1.2 million. The holdup? An argument about a lamp. “The cases are usually ...

What Is a Probate Caveat? A probate caveat is a legal mechanism used to stop the probate process temporarily. It acts as a red flag, indicating that there is a dispute concerning the will or the ...

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