In past weeks this weekly column has written about why you want to own your real estate until you pass away and the potential downfalls if you give your real estate to your kids before your death.

Probate can be a lengthy and complex process, leaving executors eager to find ways to expedite it. Familiarizing yourself with the legal procedures and documentation required to settle an estate ...

What Does a Probate Attorney Do? Probate attorneys wear many hats — their day-to-day responsibilities vary considerably, depending on state-specific probate laws and the presence or absence of a will.

When a loved one passes away and you know you need to get the probate court involved, oftentimes people find themselves asking where they begin. Further, people often wonder if they must get an ...

Does Probate Have a Time Limit? Yes, probate has a time limit but it varies by jurisdiction. Typically, the executor has a responsibility to begin the process shortly after the decedent's death. It's ...

Planning for death is like any other transition of life, except this is one we can make easier for our loved ones. Don’t let the process of settling your estate, a process commonly known as probate, ...

Next Avenue recently asked readers to tell us the estate planning questions they’d like us to answer. We’re now back with the experts’ views on the top question on your mind, plus — as a bonus — their ...

When it comes to estate settlement, the term “probate” often becomes part of the conversation. While probate is a legal process that ensures the orderly distribution of assets after someone’s passing, ...

Save your loved ones a lot of hassle and expense by taking steps now to protect your estate from probate. Unless you're a lawyer, there's nothing good about the probate process. Probate is basically a ...