Month: January 2021
Assessing your ability to be an estate executor
Taking on the role of estate executor may seem like an honor, and the person who asks you to handle these duties certainly does honor you with the request. However, it is also a tremendous responsibility, and it may place you at risk of personal loss at worst and...
Accepting the role of estate executor
Someone you love has asked you to be the executor of his or her estate. This means your loved one wants to include your name in a will, designating you as the person responsible for handling the probate process and all it entails. Perhaps you were not even fortunate...
Settling a Probate Claim? READ the Documents Supporting the Claim!
The recent case of Millini v. Paulucci reminds us that simple mathematical calculations may not correct if you do not read the document on which you are basing the calculations. Incorrect calculations can lead to the dreaded word for any attorney... malpractice......
Prenuptial Agreement Means What It States….
In Baldwin v. Harris, a surviving spouse, was successful in the interpretation of language in a prenuptial agreement. Prior to Letetia ("Wife") marrying Henry ("Husband"), they entered into a prenuptial agreement, which contained a provision stating that, if wife...