Will Contests

Probate litigation is necessary for families who must express grievances regarding a will or how an estate is handled. Massachusetts law establishes a strict rule over undue influence in this process. When one person obtains the trust of another in order to mislead...

If you are left out of a deceased family member's will, it may be possible to have the document invalidated. This might be true if you can convince a Massachusetts judge that it was created by someone who wasn't of sound mind. Alternatively, a will may be invalidated...

Massachusetts law sets forth certain situations in which a last will and testament can be contested upon the death of the individual who created it. There are a number of factors to bear in mind if you want to contest a will, including a will that was executed not...

In Massachusetts, you have to be at least 18 years old and of sound mind to make a will. State law requires that at least two people witness and sign the document in order for it to be valid. 1. Influence and fraud If someone put extreme pressure on the testator to...

After making your will and filing it in Massachusetts, you might think that the process is over. For the most part, there's nothing else that needs to be done aside from reading the will after your passing. However, there are times when your will can be contested....

When a testator signs their Last Will and Testament, it is meant to be the legal document that outlines how the assets or inheritance from the testator is to be disbursed. An executor in Massachusetts should be aware of what is needed from them and be prepared to...

There are many reasons why it is practical to stop procrastinating about planning for the future. Making an estate plan may not seem necessary now, but failure to have the right documents and protections in place can lead to disputes and complications in case the...

It is entirely possible for family members in Massachusetts not to share their will before they pass away. Understandably, they do not want any fighting to occur during their lifetime, and thus the reasoning for keeping it a secret. But what happens when they do...

When it is time for a Massachusetts family to settle a loved one’s estate, it will typically happen according to the terms of the decedent’s will. While most estates go through the probate process without too many complications, that is not always the case. There are...

After the passing of a loved one, family members will have the responsibility of settling his or her estate. When there is a will, the distribution of assets and property should be done according to the terms in the document. However, there are times when a family...