One of the reasons courts may set aside a person’s will is if there is reason to believe the testator was unduly influenced. This can be a difficult legal obstacle to overcome, especially if you are not sure what undue influence is or looks like. Below, we examine...
Conservatorships can be critical instruments that allow someone to make decisions on behalf of a vulnerable adult who cannot make them by himself or herself. However, conservatorship disputes can arise for various reasons. And when they do, they have the potential to...
People can oversimplify the concept of distributing assets after a person passes away. They might assume a spouse will get everything and expect the will to be clear. People can also put all their faith in an estate executor, assuming he or she will carry out the...
After a certain age, there comes a time when many seniors will have to rely on others' help to take care of themselves. Unfortunately, this puts countless elders in a position to be taken advantage of financially – often even by their own family. If you have an older...
The financial health of your loved ones is especially important in their later years. With limited income and increased health needs, their budgets should be carefully balanced so that they can be comfortable whether living at home or receiving assistance from a...