The right estate planning can minimize or eliminate probate, but sometimes it's necessary, despite the stigma associated with it. In reality, most heirs will have to navigate the probate process to some degree after losing a loved one. Understanding what…
When properly prepared, a will outlines who inherits your assets and property after you die. Your will names a personal representative (executor) who will carry out your directives. In addition to asset distribution, your executor makes a public notice of…
In spite of its expense and complexity, probate is a standard legal procedure for transferring assets from decedents to their loved ones. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property and how you own it, and…
At the beginning of the probate process, knowing the lawyer's role is an important step whether you are the Executor or an heir. One of the biggest sources of conflict in probating the estate is understanding the role of the…
Probate is the process by which judicial officials, such as judges, process deceased people's wills. While state probate laws may vary, the general process is quite similar across the country. Probate is the process of proving wills for decedents’. A…
The probate process, which occurs at probate court, is well known to most people and is something that happens after someone passes away. Unfortunately, fewer people know that it can be a long and complicated process. It can sometimes take…
Even though probate sounds complex and expensive, it is a standard legal procedure that outlines how assets are transferred from deceased individuals to their chosen beneficiaries. Even though probate sounds complex and expensive, it is a standard legal procedure that…
Probate can be avoided if you have the right strategy in place, saving you money in taxes, avoiding public proceedings, and the requirement for court approval. It can save you time, frustration, and in many cases, significant attorney and court…
Probate is the legal process by which the estate is authenticated and the deceased’s assets are distributed to the beneficiaries. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property and how you own it, and the state…
Whether you are the Executor or an heir of the probate estate, knowing the lawyer’s role is one of the first steps you should take at the beginning of the probate process. One of the biggest sources of conflict in…