Probate can be a real headache, and it’s something most folks want to dodge if they can. It’s not just about the red tape; it ...

Probate is the court procedure of proving a will after someone (the decedent) who has completed his or her last will and testament dies. If you have a will and pass away, you have passed away testate ...

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 ...

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 ...

The probate process gets a bad reputation, but it’s the reality many families will face, and it’s a process that can function well for some small estates. [Read: How to Prepare to Be an Executor of an ...

One of the most common concerns I hear from families dealing with a loved one's passing is frustration over how long probate ...