Probate Litigation

When elderly or vulnerable individuals suddenly change their estate plans, family members often wonder whether the decision was truly voluntary. Undue influence — the improper pressure that overpowers someone's free will — is one of the most contested issues in trust...

Losing a loved one is one of life's most profound hardships. When their will produces unexpected results or something feels deeply inconsistent with who they were, that grief can take on a new dimension. You may feel uncertain, blindsided or unsure of where to turn....

When a loved one or close friend passes, their executor or administrator manages the decedent’s estate throughout the probate process. However, some Cleveland residents accept the responsibility and then discover that they are in over their heads. Below is some...

Probate is the process to deal with the debts and property of someone who has died. If the decedent left a will, his or her property is distributed according to their expressed wishes. However, if the person died without a will (what the law calls “intestate”), the property is distributed according to Ohio law. Not All Property Goes Through Probate…