This is one of the most common questions that is asked of estate planning attorneys here in Pennsylvania. Many people think that they can cover everything they need for their heirs with a basic will, foregoing the complexities that are addressed in comprehensive estate planning. However, unless you are someone who has...
Category: Will Contests
Pour-Over Wills and Living Trusts: A Comprehensive Estate Planning Strategy
If you are like most people here in Pennsylvania, you are going to be concerned about providing for your loved ones after you are gone. This is why estate planning is so crucial. You are going to want to make sure your estate has been set up in such a way that...
What to Know About Will Contests
In the event that a decedent has a valid will in place, the will proceeds through the probate process and, eventually, the assets of the estate are distributed to the beneficiaries according to the terms of the will. Sometimes, however, the validity of a will is questioned. In this case, a person...
Common Grounds for Contesting a Will
Did you know that the validity of a will can be contested? Will contests can be a big headache for all involved and can create serious delays in probate proceedings. Many times, family members who may feel slighted by the contents of a will may bring a contest when the contents...