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Monthly Archives: November 2023
2 ResultsInterim distributions
by: Jonathan Pellow, November 14, 2023
As many people know, in addition to being expensive, litigation is often slow-moving and lengthy. In an estate with significant or contested issues, litigation can continue for several years. Even in estates without significant disputes, applying for a certificate of appointment and administering an estate can take many months. Further, once a certificate of appointment…read more
The Guardianship Application
by: Joanna Lindenberg, November 6, 2023
We see a lot of guardianship disputes in the estate litigation world. Typically, a guardianship application arises when an individual lacks capacity to manage his or her property and/or personal care, and there is no power of attorney in place to make financial and/or personal care decisions on behalf of that incapable person. In such…read more