legal battles

When two people are listed as co-executors of an estate, it can complicate your inheritance, especially if the two executors aren't on speaking terms. We look at how to proceed.

So, your neighbor’s dog tore up your yard like it was auditioning for a landscaping horror film. You called your insurance company, but—surprise!—they politely told you “no thanks.” Now you’re left staring at brown patches and a big question: should you take your neighbor to court? Let’s break this down step by step, without boring legal jargon.

Your older brother is the trustee of your mom’s estate, but now he is in the process of losing his business, and your payments from the trust have stopped. We look at what to do now that family and money are in conflict.

If a spouse has almost emptied your joint bank account on the eve of divorce proceedings, you need to review strategies to protect your finances and restore some fairness.

If you and your family members are bogged down in an acrimonious legal battle over an inheritance, you need to examine your options and plan your next steps wisely.