The probate process occurs after someone dies. While probate can be complex, lengthy, and expensive, proper estate planning can mitigate unwanted risks by anticipating what might happen and preventing issues before they arise. A proper estate plan can mitigate unwanted…
During probate, a will is recognized, a personal representative (executor) is named and assets are distributed to beneficiaries based on the terms of the will. It also requires paying the decedent’s outstanding debts and federal and state taxes. Each state…
Even though probate sounds expensive and complicated, it is a standard legal procedure that describes how estate assets pass from one family member to another. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property and how you…
You should know the lawyer's role as soon as you start the probate process, whether you are the executor or heir. One of the biggest sources of conflict in probating the estate is understanding the role of the lawyer hired…
Wills are legal directives that state who will receive your property upon your death and are an essential part of an estate plan. If you die without one (intestate), the state will distribute your assets and property via state law…
Almost everyone knows about the probate process, which takes place in probate court after someone passes away, and they are aware that it takes place after someone dies. Unfortunately, fewer people know that it can be a long and complicated…