When it comes time to create a will or estate plan, digging through assets can dig up familial concerns. Through attorney-prepared wills and estate plans, no-contest clauses, probate court validations and more, the fear of a family member contesting a will or estate plan can be lessened.

Amanda M. Buzo, attorney and shareholder at Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch, Co., L.P.A. in Independence and Jennifer R. Hallos, principal attorney at McCarthy Lebit Crystal Liffman Co., LPA in Cleveland, both recommend working with an experienced attorney from start to finish when writing a will or estate plan, especially in case of concerns of family members contesting a will.

“My recommendation is to always work with an experienced attorney to prepare a will,” Buzo said. “Not only can an experienced

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