On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | May 18, 2020 | Probate Litigation
No one wants to think about their loved ones or children fighting after they die. This is possible when you do not have a clear will or an estate plan. Sibling fights after a parent dies can be brutal. AARP has some advice on how to prevent a will contest. Have an...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Apr 3, 2020 | Probate Litigation
In Georgia, laws dictate who has the ability to challenge a will. Many estates go through the probate process without a will challenge. But this is not always possible. Sometimes, a person has legitimate reasons to challenge the will in question. Today we will look...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Mar 23, 2020 | Probate Litigation
Those tasked with managing and administering an estate in Norcross may be assuming a role that they could hold for several years. While the resolution of many estates is a process that only takes a relatively short period of time, some may require that executors...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Mar 11, 2020 | Probate Litigation
It is important to know that not everybody can challenge a will. You need to be in a certain position to be able to do so, and this is most commonly defined by how you are related to the deceased. You need to be considered an “interested person” in the eyes of the law...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Feb 13, 2020 | Probate Litigation
Georgia law dictates whether a person is able to challenge a will. If you believe you have reason to contest a will, it is important to understand these laws. Today we will take a look at some valid reasons to challenge a will, which is often difficult to do. Up to 99...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Feb 11, 2020 | Probate Litigation
Many people have the mindset that they want to avoid probate, but the probate process is not a bad thing. It is actually beneficial because it ensures the legal transfer of assets according to your wishes. The court upholds your estate plan and makes sure that what...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Nov 5, 2019 | Probate Litigation
Moving past a loved one’s death can be hard. It can get even harder when you don’t believe the will they left behind truly represents their last wishes. Issues popping up in probate aren’t novel, with more than one-third of people saying they, or someone they know,...
On behalf of Law Offices of Tom Pye | Sep 18, 2019 | Probate Litigation
Getting older or suffering from a serious ailment can affect people in several ways. In some cases, their mental or physical health can decline to a point where they are no longer capable of making decisions in their own best interests. Upsettingly, there are some...
