Understanding the lawyer's role at the beginning of the probate process is one of the first things you should do, whether you are the Executor or an heir. One of the biggest sources of conflict in probating the estate is…
During probate, judicial officials, including probate judges, process the wills of the deceased. While state probate laws may vary, the general process is quite similar across the country. Probate is the process of proving wills for decedents’. A probate judge…
In the legal process of probate, the will of a deceased person is authenticated, their assets are reviewed, debts and taxes are paid, and anything remaining is distributed to their heirs. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a…
A testamentary's personal representative (executor) is responsible for posting a public record of the decedent's death in a local newspaper. In part, this information serves as notice to creditors if the decedent has an outstanding debt with them. The personal…
The legally binding directive declaring who will receive your assets upon death is called a will, and a will is a significant element of a complete estate plan. If you die without one (intestate), the state will distribute your assets…