“Probate” is a legal term for the Court process of transferring assets out of a deceased person’s name and to that person’s heirs and/or beneficiaries. The difference between the term “heir” and the ...

(WSPA) – We all want our family to avoid additional pain and stress after we pass away. However, all too often, families put off making a will or fail to take other steps that can prevent many key ...

A family member dies and you were named executor in the decedent’s will. So you go to the decedent’s bank to take out funds to pay funeral costs and other expenses, bringing the original will and the ...

Inheritance Funding reports that probate attorneys guide families through the legal complexities of estate management, ...

Navigate the intricacies of probate time limits. Explore factors affecting probate duration, deadlines, and tips to speed up the probate process.

Editor's note: The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are ...

Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Anyone with a bank account, house, car or other personal property should have a will. It is especially important if you have minor children in need of a ...