Category: Estate Disputes

It’s devastating to lose someone due to another person’s negligence. And, if the liable person has also died, then you might feel like there’s no one to hold accountable for your needless loss. You cannot directly sue somebody that has died, but you might be able to sue their estate for pain and suffering or […]

Inheritance disputes can be a source of confusion, stress, and even legal battles, especially when multiple legal arrangements seem to contradict each other. In fact, one of the most common conflicts involves the right of survivorship vs. will. Understanding how these two legal arrangements work is crucial for those involved in estate planning or navigating […]

We offer you our sincerest condolences if you’re reading this blog because you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one. Fiduciary law is complex and can add so many challenges to what’s already a difficult time in your life. When someone signs a will or trust, they will usually have selected one or more […]

If you’re the beneficiary of an estate, then it’s important that you receive the full inheritance that your departed loved one left for you. However, the money or assets that are supposed to be distributed to you could be stolen by another beneficiary or even the executor. What’s the penalty for stealing from an estate, […]

When someone passes away, they might have left a will or trust that stipulates how their assets are going to be distributed to their spouse, children, and other beneficiaries. What many people don’t know is that a prenuptial agreement can sometimes override a will or trust. In Georgia, how do prenups affect probate, and what […]

Beneficiaries, trustees, fiduciaries, and other interested third parties can initiate estates disputes, which typically involve disagreements over interpretation of the trust or will. Alternative dispute resolution methods, like mediation and arbitration, are ideal but not always possible. If you’re facing a contentious, high-stakes dispute, you need to enlist the best possible estate litigation lawyers in […]

If you are  the beneficiary of an estate, then your inheritance will be managed and ultimately distributed to you by the estate’s executor or administrator. An estate executor has many duties, and it can be difficult to wrap your head around what they’re allowed and not allowed to do, and that can make it tough […]

One of the most significant challenges for Georgia estate trustees is dealing with a beneficiary who is angry or uncooperative.  In many cases, this attitude arises from the beneficiary being unhappy about the terms of the trust—even though it is the grantor, not the trustee who controls the terms of the trust. The beneficiary may […]

Estate litigation typically involves one of two challenges: Either the party filing the estate dispute does not agree with how an executor is administering the estate or they believe the will is not valid due to lack of capacity of the testator, or influence imposed on the testator at the time they signed the will. […]

Looking for representation for your inheritance dispute? We’ve outlined the steps for choosing an Estate Litigator, so that you have the most direct path to addressing your legal needs.