1. Will Contest usually involving issues about capacity, duress, fraud, undue influence 2. Will Challenges can also be about breach of fiduciary duty issues were fiduciary has helped themselves to estate assets or refuses to distribute the estate. 3. Another common...
Will Contests or Will Challenges can be brought typically for the following reasons among others: Mistake in Fact – For example, the case where the testator thought their child had died or deserted them Or had stolen property from the testator are some...
“Twilight marriages,” “predatory unions” also known as late in life marriages by persons suffering cognitive impairments such as dementia and other disabilities like depression who have other cognitive impairments are becoming more and more common. Usually it is a...
To Challenge or Not to Challenge a Will – Forfeiture Clause and the No Contest Clause. Wills can be challenged due to lack of capacity (from dementia or alzheimer’s) or undue influence from manipulation. lies, and deceit. They can be brought when a senile...
Yes, .if the occupant is not keeping up with the expenses. The occupant of the life estate must keep up maintenance, taxes, mortgage for the interest portion, insurance, and general upkeep of the home. Expenses in connection with the homestead may arise during its use...
A Houston based group of organized criminals stole estate property and converted real estate of deceased individuals using fraudulent deeds by seeking out elderly people. They used a series of deeds and affidavits of heirship. “It’s a mess,” said Nick...