Heggstad petitions often require extrinsic evidence to demonstrate the intent of the grantor. It is important to have an experienced Heggstad attorney help you navigate complex CA rules of probate, evidence and civil procedure.
How Courts Determine Intent in a Heggstad Petition
Exploring the Role Professional Fiduciaries Play in Estate Planning
If you’ve been reading the blog lately, you might have noticed most of our articles so far have been about providing general information to you so you can plan smarter. But what about some specifics? In this article, we’ll dive into the nitty gritty and go over the very important role professional fiduciaries play in the estate planning process.
Obscure Law Complicates Aaron Hernandez Estate After His Death
Aaron Hernandez' fall from NFL star to convicted murder came to a conclusion when he committed suicide in a Massachusetts prison on Wednesday morning. The timing of his death triggered the use of an archaic and rarely used legal principle that will essentially erase his conviction. This complicates any potential civil suit brought by his victim's estate as well as the distribution of his own estate.