Probate: What It Is and How It Works, With and Without a Will

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

Why probating a small estate may be prohibitively costly

Q: My sister passed away and named me as the beneficiary and executor in her will. She owned nothing. The only asset is a life insurance policy payable to her estate for $1,500. My lawyer told me not ...
Nasdaq

Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Kansas

The legal process after someone’s death can be challenging, especially with probate and other legal proceedings. In Kansas, a small estate affidavit may help heirs settle an estate without lengthy ...
Business Insider

You might not want to think about estate planning, but as a financial planner, I know it's essential for small-business owners

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