Estate disputes can arise during times of loss and change, when families already feel strain. Questions about documents, roles or timing may appear early in the process and shape how the dispute unfolds. For LGBTQ+ families, these conflicts can bring added legal and...
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Trust And Probate Estate Litigation
What are the most common reasons that families contest a will?
Quite a few adults do not have wills. Those who have drafted wills generally expect their loved ones and the probate courts to uphold their wishes. Most of the time, testamentary instruments play a key role during estate administration. However, there are scenarios in...
3 reasons families might seek to replace an executor
An executor or personal representative accepts a lot of work, often for minimal compensation. They often take on their role primarily out of respect for the deceased individual or a desire to support their family members. However, not everyone who serves as a...
5 reasons to avoid probate and what to do instead
Probate is the legal process that happens after a person passes away. A court of law oversees the distribution of that person's assets after they die. While there is a place for probate in society and certainly a need for it in certain circumstances, many clients who...
2 common reasons Colorado estates face probate litigation
The Colorado probate courts oversee the administration of estates. If someone dies without a will, probate courts help with intestate succession, which allows for the transfer of assets to specific beneficiaries in accordance with state law. If someone provides...

