Protected Client’s Inheritance From Sibling’s Claim

It’s not uncommon for families to disagree over estate distribution matters after a loved one’s death. Inheritance disputes involving siblings can become especially charged, necessitating the presence of a probate attorney. 

We recently had a client who needed help resolving an inheritance dispute. Our client received an insurance policy as part of their inheritance. However, after the policy was disbursed, a sibling questioned whether our client was the rightful heir. 

Our probate attorneys carefully researched the dispute and found that our client was in fact the policy’s rightful heir. After careful consideration, our client decided to compromise with the sibling by offering a favorable settlement. This was the best possible outcome for our client in their time of grief.