Take These Steps After a Suspicious Change to Beneficiary Designation
If you are suspicious about a loved one’s changed life insurance policy beneficiary designation, take action. Taking these steps could help with legal action.
Articles about Dispute
Options for What to Do When a Trustee Stops Paying Taxes
If a trustee fails to pay taxes, what options does a beneficiary have? There are several, including removing trustees and holding them personally liable.
Four Differences Between a Trust Reformation and Modification
If there is a problem with a trust that you are an interested party to, you have several options. Trust reformations or modifications are two possibilities.
Five Steps to Address Disputes Over a Petition for Probate
Disputes among interested parties can arise early in the probate process. Consider taking these five steps to help prevent the matter from escalating.
No Need for Proving Your Claims in the Trust Litigation Petition
When filing a petition to initiate a lawsuit involving a trust, you must state your claims. You do not need to prove these claims are true at this stage.
Creditors Must Sue the Trustee, Not the Trust to Succeed
In order to bring a claim to gain access to the assets of a trust, a creditor must sue the correct party. That party is the trustee, not the trust itself.
Who Might Be Responsible for Theft From an Estate
Theft is a common reason for trust and probate litigation. Learn more about the surprisingly large group of people may be potentially responsible.
Ask the Court for Help With Trust Provision Questions
If you have questions during a trust administration, you can involve the court. The court can assist with certain interpretations of trust provisions.