Posts in Probate

If an individual passes away owning real property (i.e., any type of real estate) titled solely in that individual’s name, you are required to file probate with the Court. Probate is the legal process...

Your loved one has passed away, and you were named as the Personal Representative (“PR”) in their Will; but what does this mean? As the PR, you will be responsible for figuring out what assets are in ...

The world of estate planning is full of myths and misinformation which if acted upon can drastically impact your future. If you have considered starting or updating your estate plan but were dissuaded...

In order to challenge a Last Will based on undue influence, the person making the challenge must prove the following: That another person used words or conduct, or both, which, at the time of the mak...

Attorney Anne Jorgensen and Attorney Matthew Crowther obtained a settlement valued over $1.1 million for a contested probate case. As the case progressed, Jorgensen and Crowther aggressively prosecute...

The death of a loved one brings sadness, and we would like to think that we can turn to other family members for support. We would like to think that the person chosen to manage our loved one’s estate...