Mike
May 16, 2022
A family member who passes away leaving a business, or interest in a business, creates special challenges for estate administration. The person appointed to serve as the estate representative may find themselves in a complex business succession situation during the estate administration process. The estate representative is often a spouse or other loved one […]
Mike
May 2, 2022
Some people choose to deal with the pain and loss of a loved one by making things difficult for other family members. The addition of inheritance money in the estate can complicate an already delicate situation. A common problem is when beneficiaries of an estate pressure the personal representative to make payouts before it […]
Mike
January 24, 2022
Case Study Sometimes the most difficult part of probate is not the legal or financial issues but interacting with difficult family members. Long-held resentments between family members can surface as emotions run high after a loved one’s passing. When family members refuse to cooperate, or actively create delays, a legal case is one potential […]