by Kate | Mar 2, 2023 | Family Law, Probate, Wills, Wills & Estates Probate, Wills and Estates
As family law practitioners, one of the things that we see all too often is people passing away without drawing up proper wills. Without a will, it can be difficult to determine how your assets should be divided up among your heirs. It means that your assets will be...
by Kate | Feb 13, 2023 | Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills, Wills & Estates Probate, Wills and Estates
When a loved one passes away, you might unexpectedly find yourself in the position of being an executor of their will and estate. This means that you have been chosen to be responsible for ensuring that the wishes of the deceased are met in accordance with their will....
by rafton | Mar 3, 2022 | Wills
A portion of a deceased estate can turn into a contested estate and there are a number of ways this generally occurs. A family member or other person that is alleged to have had a “special relationship with the deceased” perceives they have been left out of a will or...
by rafton | Feb 25, 2022 | Wills
When Do I Need a Will A will is a legal document that sets out who will help administer your estate once you die and who you want to receive your assets. Making a will and drafting it well in advance of any significant life event is the only way you can ensure your...
