It is one of the most common calls we receive. A parent has died, and one sibling (often the one who lived closest to the deceased parent) is now the personal representative of the estate, the trustee of the trust, and sometimes the agent under a power of attorney,...
A no-contest provision, sometimes called an “in terrorem” clause, is designed to discourage beneficiaries from challenging a will. It typically states that if a beneficiary contests the will and loses, they forfeit what they were otherwise set to inherit. These...
As digital assets become an increasingly significant component of personal wealth, cryptocurrency presents unique challenges in estate planning and trust litigation. Whether you own Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, or other digital currencies, proper planning is essential to...