What happens if your loved one dies intestate (without a will)? According to your state’s intestacy laws, a probate court will oversee the distribution process of the decedent’s property. Also known as intestate succession, it has similarities to the probate…
Probate sounds expensive and complicated, but it is simply a standard legal procedure formalizing how assets pass from a deceased person’s estate to their chosen beneficiaries or heirs. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property…
Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone passes away and is conducted in probate court. Unfortunately, fewer people know that it can be a long and complicated process. It can sometimes take months, or even years, to…
ABA explains that probate is a legal process that gives legal recognition to a will, appoints the executor to administer the estate, and appoints the personal representative (executive) to distribute property. Navigating the probate process will vary according to state…
Legal disputes about wills and trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships can also influence family real estate and the authenticity of gifts. The most successful approach to mitigating or avoiding probate litigation risk is carefully planning for the future. Comprehensive estate plans…