The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, Shannon Pawley, Presents Five Common Problems That Can Lead To Wills Being Contested And The Solutions For Each
Shannon Pawley, The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, writes about common probate problems that often lean to wills being contested and how to take proactive steps to prevent these problems.
DECATUR, GA, August 28, 2024: Shannon Pawley, Owner of The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm, has posted a new article on the law firm’s website entitled “Common situations that can lead a probate matter to become contested and how to proactively address them.” Ms. Pawley’s aim is to help people avoid probate and the contesting of wills.
As Pawley states, “There’s no getting around it. We are all going to cease to exist someday. And it’s only natural that people want to pass on the fruits of their labors here on this earth to their loved ones.” She jokingly adds, “That’s one of the reasons lawyers exist!” She goes on to add, “Some of us create legal documents for clients that assign their assets to heirs and other loved ones. But” she continues, “the fact remains that many people are not happy with the contents of some wills and many times wills are contested by disgruntled heirs.” Pawley then states, “And, as if the probate process weren’t complicated enough, contesting makes it even more complicated, difficult and challenging for grieving families.”
“I have outlined five of the most common problems that typically lead people to contest a will and drag out the probate process,” writes Pawley. She continues, “I’ve also provided steps that can be taken to ensure that these problems do not arise, and if they do will quickly be nipped in the bud.”
Among the common issues that heirs find for contesting wills are, according to Pawley, wills that are outdated or not clearly written, family feuds and misunderstandings, and lack of testamentary capacity. She also provides specific solutions to each of the issues raised.
The entire article can be read here: How to Contest a Will: Grounds and Process
About The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm
The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of retiring citizens. The Firm focuses its entire practice on providing strategies to protect independence, privacy, assets and taxes from the government. Shannon Pawley has grown her law practice by providing excellent customer satisfaction with personalized wealth protection plans.
About Shannon M. Pawley, J.D., LL.M
As the owner of The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm, Shannon M. Pawley and her entire team share a passion which focuses on being able to serve the legal needs of retiring individuals. In our firm, WE BELIEVE that people should not have to lose everything they’ve worked a lifetime to earn and that every person is an individual who deserves respect and the highest quality of life possible, regardless of age or ability. We also believe that privacy and protection are the keys to personal peace. Born and raised in the Tidewater area of Virginia to a tightknit family with strong military service roots, Shannon learned from an early age the value of hard work and the importance of social awareness to ensure you always leave a situation in a better place than how you entered it. In her junior year of high school, Shannon served as U.S. House of Representatives Page during the 101st United States Congressional Session in Washington, D.C. This experience exposed her to numerous new cultures and worldly issues. Walking away from her experience as a U.S. House of Representative Page, Shannon knew that she wanted to pursue legal studies and be able to assist others in obtaining the best results available in difficult situations.
Shannon earned her undergraduate degree at North Carolina Wesleyan College and pursued a law degree from Michigan State University College of Law. After obtaining her law degree and becoming a licensed attorney in Michigan, she continued her educational pursuit by acquiring a LL.M. (Master of Law) in Taxation from Wayne State University. After moving to Georgia in 2018, Shannon obtained her Georgia law license and has enjoyed being able to pursue her desire of ensuring persons are able to age with dignity, grace and independence.
Looking to find an experienced estate lawyer in the Georgia area who is skilled in asset protection and estate plan preparation? Shannon Pawley is an attorney in Georgia with expertise in estate planning and asset protection. Shannon can provide assistance with creating an estate plan to include making a will and how to establish a trust properly. If you have questions about asset protection or questions about making an estate plan, reach out to Shannon and she will be glad to help answer all the estate planning questions you might have!
