ABA Journal “Plotting Against Probate” May 2008

In an interview, Jessica A. Uzcategui explained that probate can lengthen the time to establish the validity of a will and settle the estate, which leads to increased costs and legal fees, especially for larger estates with more complex issues.

• Ms. Uzcategui is a vice-chair of the American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law sections Probate and Fiduciary Litigation Committee.