A trust is a common form of an estate plan where assets are placed into a trust to be managed by a trustee and/or later distributed by the trustee to the beneficiaries. A trustee is a fiduciary and owes fiduciary duties to the beneficiaries. Usually, a trustee takes...
Estate & Trust Litigation
Five Grounds for Challenging a Will
Just because someone has a will does not mean their estate is immune from disputes. Legal challenges to the validity of a will happen frequently. Tense family dynamics, disgruntled relatives, and would-be beneficiaries often lead to heated disputes. There are several...
Avoiding Will Contests (And What to Do If You Are Involved In One)
No family wants to go through the agony of a will contest. Unfortunately these disputes are sometimes unavoidable.Any number of disagreements can arise during the process of administering a will after a family member dies. Some of these disputes center around whether...
CLG Helps Son Prove Father Provided Gifts, Not Loans to be Repaid to Estate
If you are having issues with an estate or trust dispute, the attorneys at Chenoweth Law Group (CLG) can help you and your family navigate this difficult time. Our attorneys are experienced in estate & trust litigation, and will work diligently to ensure that you...