SYRACUSE, NY - Families facing the loss of a loved one often find themselves navigating unfamiliar legal territory ...

What Is an Administrator of an Estate? An administrator of an estate is a person who is responsible for managing and distributing the assets and affairs of a deceased person. When someone passes away, ...

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What Is a Letter of Administration? A Letter of Administration is a legal document issued by the court that grants an appointed individual the authority to manage the estate of a deceased person who ...

When planning your estate in Washington State, one of the most common questions is whether to use a Revocable Living Trust (RLT) or a Will. Most are curious because of the horrors they hear or the ...

Whenever a client comes to us after the death of a loved one, particularly in the case of a surviving spouse, he's typically quite overwhelmed. Generally, we find that our clients fall into two ...

When a loved one dies, families are often left to navigate not only grief but also a complex legal and administrative process ...

In uncertain economic times, many individuals are concerned about the value of their investments, and for good reason. When the stock market dips or real estate prices fall, the effect isn’t just felt ...

Sawyer & Sawyer, P.A. has published a new educational article, Settling an Estate in Florida: What Executors and Heirs Need ...

Probate can seem daunting and complex, especially when navigating the intricacies of Michigan law. In 2025, understanding the current landscape of Michigan’s probate law is more important than ever, ...

If you have ever been an executor of an estate or if you know someone who has had to deal with a probate estate, you likely know the probate process can be slow, cumbersome and expensive. Fortunately, ...