19 Sep Inheritance Disputes

Losing a loved one is a difficult time, and this tremendous loss can deepen rifts and cause problems among the entire family. What makes the passing of a family member even more challenging is that within the month after the death, you are faced with legal affairs. By their nature, disputes over wills, trusts, and estates often occur at times of emotional vulnerability and distress. Seeking legal advice at an early stage to help resolve matters can, therefore, be crucial and can help avoid litigation and costly court proceedings.

Family dispute lawyers can act as executors, trustees, and personal representatives. The circumstances of each family are unique and require a tailored plan to each client with a sensitive approach. Any dispute between family members has the potential to be stressful.

Improper Executor Actions: This is when an executor does not give you the property or assets to which you are entitled. This may also occur when an estate is not properly administered.

Will & Trust Interpretation: The last will is a legal document that a loved one drafts to ensure where their inheritance goes. Some wills include specifications of funeral processions and burial arrangements as well. Wills range in the way they are drafted and come sometimes contain confusing language. Sometimes the will is drafted during a time of mental illness, old age, substance abuse and more and can be almost illogical. Different family members and beneficiaries can read these documents differently. A family dispute attorney has the experience to help you better understand these documents.

Beneficiary Disputes: This situation can happen especially when there are multiple beneficiaries, often siblings, who argue about what percentage of the inheritance is theirs.

When it comes to the death of a loved one, there is already so much grief involved in the situation that having a familial dispute should be the last thing to worry about. Tammy Karas-Griggs knows that handling disputes within families requires a sense of diplomacy and care, and there is a wide range of situations that can lead to the dreaded inheritance dispute. For a dedicated and trustworthy family dispute lawyers, call Tammy Karas-Griggs for your free consultation.