No, not all wills go into probate. Whether a will must go through probate depends on various factors, such as the type and value of the deceased's assets, how those assets were owned, and the specific ...

Probate is the legal process of administering a Decedent’s Last Will & Testament (“Will”), whereby assets owned by the Decedent at death are distributed pursuant to the terms of their Will, or if ...

One of the biggest mistakes people make is naming minor children as beneficiaries on accounts and policies. The thought is "I'll avoid probate court because I have beneficiaries named and they'll get ...

Can You Settle an Estate Without Probate? In certain situations, it is possible to settle an estate without going through probate. Assets held in joint ownership, assets with named beneficiaries (such ...

Wills have long been utilized as a classic estate-planning tool. But it's not enough to write up a will and call it a day. Once someone with a will passes away, a court needs to validate it via a ...

The probate system is “almost universally corrupt,” extracts “unconscionable profits” and is controlled by “local party bosses” primarily for grift and political gain. At least that’s how Norman Dacey ...