Probate is a largely misunderstood but generally feared concept. Over half of the respondents to a recent study said that they have no idea about the costs involved in probate, and that they perceive ...

What is a probate attorney? Probate can feel like stepping into a maze of legal paperwork, court deadlines and emotional decisions, often at one of life’s more difficult moments. Families suddenly ...

Probate is a legal process that occurs after someone passes away. It ensures that their assets are distributed according to their wishes or, in the absence of a will, according to state law. While ...

Avoiding probate is a goal frequently stated by our estate planning clients. When “probate” is mentioned, it conjures images of conflict, time-consuming legal battles, exorbitant fees, and endless ...

Paperwork has a quiet way of taking over grief. After a loved one passes, families often expect the legal side to be simple, orderly, and short. Instead, probate steps in with rules, deadlines, and ...

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 ...