It’s easy to create a plan to pass financial accounts directly to heirs before you die and avoid the probate process after death. All you have to do is complete a form from your financial institution ...

You see the pattern — through an agreement with the company holding the asset, you have provided for disposition of the asset ...

Probate is a legal process overseen by a court to distribute a decedent's assets after their death. The procedure ensures that debts are paid, and any remaining assets are distributed to the rightful ...

Both corporate legal work and estate planning may play key roles, but different ones, in the long-term success of ...

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is emotionally taxing, and the burden is often exacerbated by the intricate legal processes involved in settling the estate. This task can be particularly ...

Before you invest time and money into probate avoidance strategies, it's worth taking a step back to understand whether this ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...