Probate is the process of proving a will left by an individual. The individual is called a decedent in the legal language of probate administration and estate planning. The decedent is the deceased ...

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

Probate is the administrative process through which a representative is appointed to collect the assets of a deceased person and distribute them to beneficiaries. Requirements vary by state, but ...

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 ...

Top probate attorney Jeffrey Jinks, founder of Jeff Jinks Law in Indianapolis, IN, warns that probate delays often stem from ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. When Dana Hanley was elected probate judge in Oxford County 17 years ago, ...