Learn how probate validates a will, pays debts, and distributes assets to heirs. State intestacy laws apply when there is no ...

The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are addressed here, ...

If all registered assets pass to your intended beneficiaries without the need for an estate grant, then probate is not ...

Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard enough, and families are lucky if they're able to prepare in advance for the worst. What most families aren't prepared for, though, are the predatory calls and ...