When someone dies, even seemingly simple assets like bank accounts can become complicated fast. Whether those funds can get ...

When someone dies, their bank accounts do not always have to go through probate before the money becomes accessible. Many ...

When you die, if you haven't listed a joint owner or beneficiary for your savings account, your bank will typically freeze ...

'There's no trust in place, but there is a will' "How long does it take for an executor to be able to access the account and pay the debts of the deceased?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Quentin, ...

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 ...

Probate eats up lots of time and money, but there are ways to avoid it. Here are 7 expert tips.

After a decade practicing estate planning in Idaho, I've seen estate plans range from elegantly simple to unnecessarily complex. The good news? Many people don't need the most elaborate documents or ...

Probate is the legal process that happens after someone dies. It distributes the assets and pays any debts or taxes. If there's a will, you might wonder if probate is needed. Sometimes, probate is ...

Dealing with the estate of someone who has died – the process known as ‘probate’ – can be a daunting and challenging task. Probate typically takes around three to four months to complete, although ...