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Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Preserving Relationships and Crafting a Resolution: The Advantages of Mediation in Probate Disputes

While every probate dispute is unique, there are some issues that commonly arise. When the validity of a will or trust is contested, one family member or group may accuse other family member or members of undue influence or...more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

Disputed Real Property Inheritance Must Be Resolved Before Partition Action

The California Court of Appeal recently reaffirmed that a party’s ownership interest in real property must be clearly established before the party can have standing to bring an action for partition of the property. ...more

Stark & Stark

Litigation Concerning an Executor’s Accounting

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As discussed in a previous blog, prior to an executor making distributions from an estate he/she must produce an accounting which the beneficiaries of an estate are entitled to review. Provided that the accounting is...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Navigating Probate Litigation in New York: A Comprehensive Guide

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Probate litigation can be a complicated and emotionally taxing process, especially in a state like New York known for its stringent probate laws. When disputes arise over the distribution of assets or the validity of a will,...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Alternatives to Litigation in a Will Contest or Probate Dispute

When conflict arises in the settling of an estate – especially a high-net-worth estate – the parties involved may look to the courts to help resolve the dispute. Litigation is one way to settle probate disputes, but it is...more

Downey Brand LLP

Look! Up in the Sky! It’s Sibling Lawyer!

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I’m a sibling lawyer. My career started early, as a middle child, and now continues as a Sacramento-based trust and estate litigation attorney. Most of my clients are grappling with sisters or brothers over the care and...more

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