Despite its negative reputation, probate can sometimes be avoided or minimized with thoughtful estate planning. In reality, most heirs will have to navigate the probate process to some degree after losing a loved one. Understanding what probate is in conjunction…
You should know the lawyer's role as soon as you start the probate process, whether you are the executor or heir. One of the biggest sources of conflict in probating the estate is understanding the role of the lawyer hired…
Creditor Notification In a will, the personal representative (executor) is responsible for entering a public record of the death date of the testator, usually in the local newspaper. In part, this information serves as notice to creditors if the decedent…
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…
In spite of sounding complex and expensive, probate is simply a standard legal procedure used to formalize how some assets pass from decedents to their chosen heirs or beneficiaries. Even though probate sounds complex and expensive, it is a standard…