Learn how probate validates a will, pays debts, and distributes assets to heirs. State intestacy laws apply when there is no ...

It’s cloak and dagger time. Last week, while revisiting a series I wrote about avoiding probate, I mentioned another tactic, holding wealth in assets that don’t require probate, s asuchlike gold bars.

If probate is needed, the process usually begins soon after a loved one passes away. The probate process can be long, stressful, and expensive. Some family members are able to manage it on their own ...

In the past year, Connecticut has gained a national reputation as a bad place to die. Now state lawmakers are being asked to do something about it. If they don't, some trust and estate lawyers say ...

Probate is the legal process of validating a will and distributing assets, which often requires legal aid. Many families worry about covering these attorney costs. But, in Texas, the estate typically ...

If all registered assets pass to your intended beneficiaries without the need for an estate grant, then probate is not ...

Q: A friend recently had to deal with her father’s estate. Most of it was subject to probate, which cost the family quite a bit. What could he have done to reduce the cost? – J.K., Deltona A: Attorney ...

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