Probate

There are many types of trusts that can be used in an estate plan. Examples include special needs trusts, spendthrift trusts and discretionary trusts. Often, funds will be set aside for a specific beneficiary, but a trustee will be assigned to authorize distributions...

You may have been anticipating a will reading to get the probate and estate administration process underway. Maybe you have seen movies where the family all gathers after a loved one’s passing, and someone reads them the will. It can make for a dramatic moment as...

Mourning a loved one is already an emotional process. When questions or concerns about the property they left behind arise, it can escalate your stress. The right answers can relieve some of your worries and give you the information you need to move forward after your...

Once you have made your estate plan, you need to designate someone to put it into practice when you pass away. If you forget to pick someone, the probate court will choose someone for you, but typically it’s best to make your own choice. Here are some qualities you...

When a loved one passes away, the probate process can end up being immensely frustrating to their relatives. It’s hard to grieve properly when you’re caught up in what seems to be a terribly slow legal process. There are some common reasons (outside of a contested...