When a person dies without proper planning, their estate enters a public legal process that can last months—sometimes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. About 70% of U.S. adults don’t have a will or trust, according to ...

We constantly hear from advisors that we should plan our affairs in such a way as to avoid probate. What does the phrase mean and what property is subject to the probate process? What planning is ...

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Unlike a will, a living trust does not go through probate, which can save time and reduce legal costs. This can help ...

Michelle Ogata, Principal Attorney at Estate Planning Partners Hawaii, recently joined Kay Mukagawa of Engel and Volkers for a brand new edition of Living Akamai to shed light on probate and how to ...

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If the goal is to help children bypass probate, a living trust is only part of the strategy, not a catchall bucket for every ...