Know that most states will not consider stepchildren as part of an inheritable estate without a will specifically including them.
Tag: Probate
There are advantages to avoiding probate as it can be lengthy, complex, expensive, and is always a matter of public record.
Estate planning for blended families is key to a smooth inheritance process, especially since probate rules and intestate succession law do not treat step and…
Essentially, probate allows a judge to give legal permission for assets to pass whether or not there is a last will.
The first thing to do after a loved one passes away is to find out if they made and signed a last will and testament,…
Most people are familiar with the probate process, which takes places in probate court, and know that it happens after someone passes away. It is…
Probate can be avoided if you have the right strategy in place, saving you money in taxes, avoiding public proceedings, and the requirement for court…
A complete estate plan must include a will, which is a legal document that disperses your property upon death. If you die without one (intestate),…
Probate is the legal process for authenticating a deceased person’s will, reviewing their assets, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing what remains to…
Understanding the lawyer’s role is one of the first steps you should take at the beginning of the probate process. One of the biggest sources…