If you choose not to have a will or create one without the assistance of an experienced estate planning attorney, you could be leaving your heirs with a costly and complicated situation. Without a valid will, state laws determine the…
The probate process involves officially recognizing a will, appointing a personal representative (executor), and distributing the estate’s assets to beneficiaries. It also includes settling the decedent’s debts and taxes. Probate laws vary by state, influencing whether probate is necessary, the…
At its core, probate is the legal process of validating a will. Today, it encompasses the comprehensive legal procedures required to settle a deceased person's estate. The appointed representative, often a family member, initiates the probate case in court, working…
In the United States, probate refers to the legal process of formalizing a will and appointing a personal representative (executor) to administer the estate. Navigating the probate process will vary according to state law. Therefore, it is good to contact…
The probate process is the formal recognition of a will, the selection of a personal representative (executor), and the distribution of the estate's assets to those who are intended to benefit from them. It also requires paying the decedent’s outstanding…
Wills serve as legal directives regarding who will inherit your property after you die and are an essential component of a comprehensive estate plan. If you die without one (intestate), the state will distribute your assets and property via state…
Almost everyone knows about the probate process, which takes place in probate court after someone passes away, and they are aware that it takes place after someone dies. Unfortunately, fewer people know that it can be a long and complicated…