While the will may be perfectly clear about the ownership of property, it does not automatically follow that all is well for the surviving owners. This article discusses how heirs can force the sale of property. Can one sibling forced sale of inherited house? If a property is left in a will between several beneficiaries,…
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How Many Signatures Does a Will Need for Probate?
A will allows you to choose how your estate is distributed after you pass away. You can also include instructions for things like guardianship of any children, funeral arrangements and burial instructions. Your will can be as simple or complex as you want, but in most cases you’ll need at least two competent witnesses to…
What to Do If a Probate Lawyer Presents Excluded Evidence to a Jury
A jury is a sworn body of citizens convened to render an impartial verdict (i.e. decision) based on the evidence presented before it. A jury has both the power to acquit (not guilty) on a charge, and also to convict (guilty). In civil cases, the equivalent is to find the defendant liable or not liable.…