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Category: Estate Litigation

Top 3 things executors of estates do that can lead to litigation

The executor of an estate is human. Most of the time, they are a close relative of the deceased with little to no prior experience guiding an estate through probate,

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Signs that a will may be challenged in Nevada

Ideally, when someone in Las Vegas passes away, they have a valid will in place. A proper will helps the executor settle the estate without any problems.But problems with the

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What sort of behaviors may result in a lawsuit over a trust?

A trust is a legal tool that gives the creator the ability to have greater control over the distribution of their assets. The exact control varies depending on the language

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Grounds for contesting a will

People in Nevada and elsewhere routinely use last wills and testaments to specify how they would like their assets distributed upon their passing. While testators should create their will under

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Disputing an estate because of undue influence

Many individuals in Nevada and elsewhere use estate planning to specify their wishes for the future. During the process, people must make a number of important decisions, and those decisions

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Numerous claims arise for tech mogul’s estate

Those with considerable means should establish solid estate plans to specify how they want their assets distributed upon their passing. Unfortunately, not all affluent people choose to create even a

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Is contesting a will with a no-contest clause worth it?

The idea of a family fighting over an estate is often not appealing. As a result, some individuals may choose to include a no-contest clause in their will if they

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Adult children may contest the will if they are removed

It is not uncommon for Nevada residents to expect their parents to leave them some form of inheritance. Even if the parents do not have much, a few sentimental items

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What is beneficiary theft in relation to probate?

Some individuals in Nevada and across the country feel entitled to preferential treatment. In some cases, these people may feel that they can do whatever they want without waiting for

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Issues with an executor could cause estate litigation

It is not unusual for Nevada residents to name a close family member as the executor of their estate. While this appointment can work out well in many cases, there

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