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Whether or not there is a will, a party may object to the process which can result in very expensive litigation. The objection can be for several reasons, such as: 1) allegations that the person asking to be appointed by the Court to be the personal representative over the decedent’s estate is unfit to serve in that capacity; 2) questions over whether a will, if there is one, is legitimate, procured by fraud or
appointed to serve as Guardian and/or Conservator over another person who is in need of that type of care. Evaluations of the person’s capabilities occur, and a hearing is held where the Court makes a determination regarding the Petition for Guardianship and/or Conservatorship. In some instances, objections are raised and, if so, then the case is litigated. The Court’s decision regarding the Guardianship/ Conservatorship is based upon that which the Court deems to be in the best interest of the ward. At The Manely Firm, we pride ourselves on offering client care from the cradle to the grave and all life stages in between. If you find yourself in need of assistance with how to properly manage the assets belonging to a loved one who has passed away, if you are at odds with family members or others over the assets belonging to a loved one who has passed away, or if you are concerned that someone in your life is no longer capable of caring for themselves or their affairs, contact us.
undue influence, or the product of forgery, or 3) questions surrounding whether the person that was appointed to serve as personal representative over the decedent’s estate committed some wrongful act while serving in that capacity.
Probate — Guardianships/ Conservatorships Another separate distinction within the area of Probate
The probate process can be expensive. It is not always necessary, and in some instances, there are ways to avoid it altogether with proper planning. In next month’s edition, watch for ways to avoid these challenging situations altogether from one of our estate planning attorneys. –Stephanie D. Banks
Law is establishing a guardianship or
conservatorship when a living person can no longer care for themselves or manage their
assets and financial affairs. Certain interested persons can file a Petition in Probate Court requesting that they be
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