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Probate Litigation: Reasons Wills are Contested

Probate courts are governed at the state level, and each location features different rules and requirements for how an estate is handled. One of the best ways to protect your wishes throughout a probate process, regardless of location, is to prepare strong estate documents in advance. Even if you have a will or other document, family members or others might contest it in court.

Protecting Intellectual and Brand Assets with Trademarks

When considering your estate, if you are a business owner, you might want to discuss how to protect your brand and intellectual assets during the estate process via trademarks and other legal registrations. The commonwealth of Massachusetts makes provision for individuals and organizations to trademark devices, symbols, words and names that identify their business or goods.

Sports Team Ownership Controversy Makes Case for Estate Planning

Estate planning is something to be handled now so that you know your legacy and assets are distributed according to your wishes later in life. While many estates are planned and administered with little controversy, it's also true that some decisions made by individuals are not popular with their heirs.

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