Probate Litigation

Probate litigation is serious business for all parties involved. From the Surrogate all the way down to the heirs at law, Probate litigation proceedings have leave a lasting impact on families with long-reaching consequences. The Fridley law firm is composed of the...

Not all probate cases can be worked out between the parties. In fact, not all probate cases should be worked out behind closed doors. Some probate cases go to trial. Our justice system exists to ensure that interested parties can access a court when it’s needed to...

When a person dies and leaves behind a will, it will go through probate court to be adjudicated. While this process generally has few problems most of the time, there are instances where certain parties who may or may not have been mentioned in the will disagree with...

Probate disputes can be complex and stressful. Because of this, the process can be lengthy and expensive. To assist in resolution of a probate case, you may want to consider mediation. Mediation can help facilitate compromise and will provide all parties involved with...

While many people believe trusts are only for the rich, that is not the case. In fact, more and more people are finding that establishing a trust rather than a will not only serves essentially the same purpose regarding distribution of property and assets, but also...

Developing a comprehensive and complete last will and testament is an essential part of a California estate plan. Your will can help distribute property in an effective manner according to your wishes. An Orange County estate planning lawyer from Fridley Law Firm can...

When planning an estate, a trust can be created to pass along an asset to a loved one, known as a trustee. Though this person is chosen by the one passing along the asset, there can be conflict that arises related to how the trust is carried out. In these instances,...

Your will is an important document that informs your loved ones how you want your assets divided in the instance of your death. What happens, though, when the physical document is destroyed in a fire? There is, unfortunately, no way to recover your will once it has...

A will may be contested in certain circumstances to challenge its validity. To properly contest a will, there are procedures that must be followed. A challenge to a will must also be raised within a specific period of time. Our Brea CA estate plan lawyers at the...

Trust If you currently have a trust, circumstances may arise that require reformation or amendments to the terms of the trust. Depending on the type of trust and the express provisions with the trust itself, this may require compliance with certain procedures and...