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

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 ...

Inheritance Funding reports that probate delays can be minimized by personal representatives through clear communication, timely document handling, and organized estate management.

Probate Initiation: An interested party, often a family member or creditor, petitions the probate court to open an intestate estate. Appointment of Administrator: The court appoints an administrator ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Quick Read Probate attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of estate value. Some estates lose over $100,000 to court ...

4. Spouse’s Right of Election: Overrides the Terms of the Will 5. Exempt Property Under EPTL 5-3.1: Overrides the Terms of the Will Gerald I. Carp is a partner in the New York City office of Schiff ...

One of the most effective tools in the estate planning process is a trust, which can offer significant advantages-including the ability to bypass the often lengthy and costly probate process. Trusts, ...

My mom died just over a year ago, and I’m still knee-deep in probate. I’m barely average. The typical probate process to settle a will or the estate of somebody who dies without one takes 20 months, ...

Many people assume that creating a Last Will and Testament is the final step in protecting their family and their assets.

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