Pretermitted Children: What It Means & How It Affects Inheritance
Key Takeaways Introduction A pretermitted child is a child who was unintentionally excluded from a will by their parent because the will or trust was created prior to the child’s birth. Pretermitted heirs still have legal protections under most state laws and typically still have a right to receive an inheritance. It’s important to understand […]
What Do You Do If You Inherit Millions of Dollars?
Key Takeaways Introduction Inheriting millions of dollars or any large sum of money can be a life-changing experience, but it also raises many questions about how to manage this wealth responsibly. Taking responsible steps afterward will help you preserve this wealth for you and your heirs so you can enjoy the full fruits of your […]
How to Contest a Will in California
Key Takeaways Understanding Will Contests A will contest is the legal process of challenging the validity of the legal document stating how a person, known as the testator, wants their assets distributed after death. This process can be emotionally taxing since the person or people contesting the will are likely still grieving the loss of […]
“She didn’t fall off that balcony; she was pushed!” Probate Slayer Statute Lessons from Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero
If Swift’s children, Preston and Chad, are able to successfully challenge the Will, leaving her estate to her cats, the distribution would return to either an older version of the estate plan, or the estate would be distributed by intestate succession. There was one element we did not really discuss and that’s the allegation that Kimber Swift, Preston’s wife, killed Taylor by pushing her off her balcony.
How to Compel a Trustee to Do Their Job
When dealing with a trustee who won’t do their job, compelling them via court order has been the traditional route for recourse. But even if you expect litigation to go in your favor, it’s important to take the proper steps to ensure the trust itself remains unscathed. Trustees are required to follow the direction of […]
Who Will Inherit Your Digital Footprint?
The laws surrounding the question remain surprisingly unclear. Have you thought about who will inherit access to your digital footprint, from emails to bank and social media accounts and everything in between, after you pass away? It’s worth considering, given the laws governing post-death digital assets access remain surprisingly limited and murky. Digital assets – […]