Part 4 of our Series Lawyer to Lawyer Sources of Family Conflict in Estate Planning I often get asked to review estate plans created by another attorney. In some cases it is because the new client has just relocated to North Carolina from another area or state. In other cases, the client’s lawyer has retired.... [Read More]
Category: Family Conflict
Family Conflict in Estate Planning: Family Secrets
Part 3 of our Series Sources of Family Conflict in Estate Planning Family conflicts are as dynamic as our family makeup. Deciding who’s in charge of your estate (blog 2) or sibling rivalry (blog 1), the sources of family conflict are often secrets between family members. This week we write about histories of resentment and... [Read More]
Family Conflict in Estate Planning: Who’s in control?
Part 2 of our Series Sources of Family Conflict in Estate Planning Last week we wrote about Sibling Rivalry as one of the sources of family conflict in estate planning. To read that post, click here. This week we discuss another source – deciding who is in charge. When you create your estate plan there... [Read More]
Family Conflict in Estate Planning: A 5 Part Series
When it comes to the administration of an estate, controversy often happens. Often these controversies are the result of family conflicts. Understanding these conflicts BEFORE they happen can help you create the proper estate plan to avoid unnecessary delays, legal battles and of course, bitterness. Sibling Rivalry Part 1 The sources of conflict within a... [Read More]