The probate process is the legal process that occurs after someone passes away. Probate is a complex, lengthy, and expensive process, but estate planning can mitigate unwanted risks by anticipating possible issues and preventing them before they occur. Sound estate…
Probate is a standard legal procedure that formalizes how some assets pass from a deceased person to his or her chosen heirs or beneficiaries. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property and how you own…
Legally, probate is the process of authenticating the will of a deceased person, reviewing their assets, paying their debts and taxes, and distributing their remaining assets to their heirs. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a valid will's…
Disputes concerning guardianships and conservatorships, wills, trusts, and family real estate may be part of probate litigation. The most successful approach to mitigating or avoiding probate litigation risk is carefully planning for the future. Comprehensive estate plans that are routinely updated,…
Legal officials, such as probate judges, process a decedent's will through probate. 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 probate judge will…
The legally binding directive declaring who will receive your assets upon death is called a will, and a will is a significant element of a complete estate plan. If you die without one (intestate), the state will distribute your assets…