Can a Life Estate Be Contested? Avoid Disputes with This Guide
A life estate—granting someone the right to live on your property for their lifetime before it passes to another—seems simple. However, poorly planned life estates frequently lead to costly and emotionally draining legal battles. This guide provides actionable steps to prevent disputes and offers solutions should conflicts arise. For more on estate planning laws, see Georgia Probate. Why Life Estates Are Contested Life estates, while intending to provide for loved ones, often become points of contention due to several factors:...