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Heirs, Assets, and Arguments: Why Elder Law Attorneys Are Key in Probate Litigation

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Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s assets are distributed to heirs or beneficiaries and debts are settled. While many estates pass through probate smoothly, disputes can and do arise—sometimes...more

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All Eyes on Oher: The Crucial Role of Quality Legal Counsel for Proposed Wards in Guardianship Cases

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Michael Oher, retired NFL star, filed a petition in probate court on Monday asserting that he was tricked into consenting to a conservatorship (in Florida we refer to this as guardianship) which he believed was an adoption by...more

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Could the Plot Lines of "I Care A Lot" and "#FreeBritney" be Repeated in Connecticut?

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Probate courts and pop culture are an odd mix, but nothing is normal these days.  First, there is the crime thriller “I Care A Lot” that portrays a ruthless, unethical court-appointed guardian and a son of one of the...more

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