Some of the most challenging cases in probate litigation involve a challenge to a will, also known as a will contest. It isn't easy for a challenger to win one of these cases, and these legal disputes can create irreparable damage to family relationships. Still, there...
Probate Litigation
When can you challenge a will in Georgia?
Losing a family member or loved one is difficult, and finding out that you have been left out of a will while you are still going through the grieving process can be devastating. You may be convinced that your family member could not possibly have intended to leave...
What are the duties of personal representatives in probate?
When people pass away in Georgia, whether they have a will or not, their property will pass on to various family members, friends or others. In order for this to occur, in most cases the estate must first go through the probate process. Probate is a court proceeding...
Does an estate have to go through probate in Georgia?
When a person dies, whether or not they have an estate plan or even a will, the estate will most likely go through probate. An individual’s estate is essentially their net worth at death, which includes personal property, land or home ownership, investments, life...
Five signs that the fiduciary duty has been breached
Your loved one probably spent a lot of time thinking through their estate plan. Now that he or she is gone, it’s the estate administrator and/or trustee’s job to ensure that the wishes that are spelled out in that plan are brought to realization. That might sound...