I Used to Think a Will Was the Best Way to Pass Down an Inheritance. Here's Why I Now Think a Living Trust Is Better. The benefits of a living trust make it ideal for people who enjoy privacy and ...

Inheritance Funding reports the average estate settlement takes 6-12 months, but debts and disputes can extend the process to ...

Scammers exploit probate filings to target grieving families with fake fees and debts, Kurt "Cyberguy" Knutsson reports.

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

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A former house flipper and a Tacoma woman made millions of dollars from dozens of estate trust accounts, mostly through ...

A BBC investigation reveals an increase in probate fraud, highlighting the urgent need for improved verification measures ...

In this case, you father has no debts, modest outgoings, and a total estate worth roughly £500,000, mostly held in cash ...

We ask estate planning experts how to avoid probate. Because trust us, you don't want your assets to end up there.

Although most people recognize a last will and testaments as the primary way to pass property upon death, a more powerful estate planning document, the revocable living trust, is becoming ...

Andrew Bloomenthal has 20+ years of editorial experience as a financial journalist and as a financial services marketing writer. Ebony Howard is a certified public accountant and a QuickBooks ...