Discover how a marital trust can offer tax benefits, avoid probate, and ensure asset distribution to a surviving spouse or ...

A probate court can handle the distribution of an estate’s assets, but it’s not always an efficient process. What Is Probate? What Is Involved in Probate? How Long Will the Probate Process Take? Can ...

A well-structured estate plan facilitates the smooth and efficient transfer of assets to a decedent’s heirs without the long, grueling process known as probate, and ensures that loved ones are well ...

The 7 Investigators first exposed how some public officials and real estate brokers are cashing in by selling homes after someone dies, often leaving the rightful heirs with very little in the estate.

We constantly hear from advisors that we should plan our affairs in such a way as to avoid probate. What does the phrase mean and what property is subject to the probate process? What planning is ...

Probate is known for being an unnecessarily complicated and lengthy procedure. Even when the estate being probated is fairly simple and straightforward, proceedings can go on for some time, depending ...

Q. Is there a Certificate of Deposit for a husband and wife where if one passes away, the CD is not subject to probate for the surviving spouse? — Planning A. Let’s first talk about probate. There are ...

(WSPA) – We all want our family to avoid additional pain and stress after we pass away. However, all too often, families put off making a will or fail to take other steps that can prevent many key ...

Many families have a beloved out-of-state vacation home where many cherished memories have been made. Families often plan to pass these vacation homes down by putting them in a will. While this is an ...

Staying out of probate court can save you thousands of dollars, time and frustration. In Maricopa County, there are about 22,000 probate cases a year, and the caseload has steadily increased in recent ...