Estate Litigation
What Is Estate Litigation and When Is It Necessary?
Estate litigation arises when disputes over wills, trusts, or other estate matters cannot be resolved without legal intervention. In North Carolina, this often involves claims about the validity of a will, conflicts between beneficiaries, or concerns about how an executor or trustee is handling their responsibilities. Common reasons for estate litigation include: Will Contests: These…
Read MoreNC Estate Litigation: Defending Against Undue Influence Accusations
At Trusts and Estates Law Group, we’ve spent years helping North Carolina families with estate planning and litigation. Planning is essential, but even with the most thoughtful planning, disputes sometimes arise. One of the most challenging disputes that can arise is an accusation of undue influence. These claims can stir emotions, challenge the final wishes…
Read MoreWhat Is Estate Litigation In North Carolina?
Estate litigation in North Carolina involves various legal disputes related to a person’s estate, typically surfacing after passing. This can encompass challenges to the legitimacy of a will, disagreements over asset distribution, and conflicts among heirs or beneficiaries. In North Carolina, these issues are addressed within the state’s court system. The complexity of these cases…
Read MoreHow Is Estate Litigation Different From Probate In North Carolina?
The world of estate management in North Carolina can sometimes feel like a journey through a complex legal landscape. At the Trusts and Estates Law Group, we understand this and strive to clarify things for our clients. In this post, we’ll explore the differences between estate litigation and probate, two key aspects of estate law…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Impact of Estate Litigation and Financial Exploitation in North Carolina
Financial exploitation is increasingly becoming a concern in North Carolina, particularly for our older community members. This distressing act involves taking advantage of another’s financial resources without their consent, often under deceptive, misleading, or coercive circumstances. Typically, seniors are targeted due to their vulnerability, which can stem from cognitive decline, isolation, or unfamiliarity with modern…
Read MoreUnderstanding Estate Litigation in North Carolina
When someone passes away, their estate often becomes the subject of various legal actions, most notably, estate litigation. But what exactly does that entail in North Carolina? Estate litigation is the process of resolving disputes related to an individual’s estate, such as will contests, breaches of fiduciary duties, or disagreements about the distribution of assets.…
Read MoreDying Without a Will — NC Intestate Chart
Dying Without a Will in North Carolina In North Carolina, when you die without a will, it is known as having a dying “intestate”, meaning that a local probate court will appoint an administrator to distribute your assets according to the requirements of North Carolina probate law. They must follow state intestacy laws that try to…
Read MoreUnfinished Work of Famed Playwright to be Destroyed
It’s not always easy for the living to honor the wishes of the dead, and in this case, we may never know what Edward Albee was working on, if his wishes are carried out. Edward Albee was very specific in the directions included in his will, as reported in The New York Times in “Edward…
Read MorePrior Planning Prevents Poor Performance: That Goes for Estate Planning too!
How do you want to be remembered by your family? One way to be remembered in a positive light is to take the time to plan out how you want your assets and possessions to be distributed. You may only need a will, or you might need estate tax strategies or succession planning for a…
Read MoreEntertainer’s Estate, Rapper Head to Court
Prince’s estate files lawsuit against Jay Z. As speculation mounts over how Prince’s estate will pay what is expected to be a sizeable estate bill, the estate has begun a legal fight against a rapper’s company, according to TMZ in “Prince to Jay Z No Free Rides in My Little Red Corvette … Record Label…
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