Survey Highlights Inheritance Expectation Gap
Takeaways There’s a notable “inheritance expectation gap” between older adults’ plans to leave inheritances and younger adults’ expectations of receiving them, as revealed by a recent LegalZoom survey. Older generations generally plan to leave more in terms of value...
What to Do When Someone Is Contesting a Will
Takeaways A will contest occurs when someone challenges the validity of a deceased person’s will, potentially delaying probate, increasing costs, and straining family relationships. Common grounds for challenging a will include undue influence, fraud, improper...
Estate Planning and the Autopen Debate
Takeaways The controversy surrounding President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen highlights such critical estate planning issues as consent and mental capacity, which are also central to challenging wills and trusts. Just as a president’s signature signifies intent and...