Executors are legally obligated to act in the best interest of the estate and its beneficiaries when discharging their duties during probate. In other words, they owe a fiduciary duty, given their crucial and sensitive role in administering the deceased’s estate. A...
If you have a loved one who passed away and left a will that seems unfair, you may wonder if someone exerted undue influence over them. Undue influence is a legal term that refers to a situation where a person takes advantage of another person's weakened mental state...
Becoming an estate representative, as either an executor or administrator, requires a great deal of personal responsibility. Ensuring an estate is disposed of properly, in accordance with the deceased’s wishes, can make demands of a representative beyond their...
When a person in Beaumont passes away, their estate will likely go through the probate process. If they have a will this is when the terms of the will are carried out and the deceased’s assets are transferred to their heirs. This process can be especially distressing...
A will is supposed to reflect the wishes of the deceased. The formal language and other requirements of a valid will are necessary because the person won't be around to answer questions or clarify any ambiguities when the will goes into effect. When a will appears to...