Without a will, your state probate court decides where your property goes after your death. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

You may want to avoid paying a lawyer, but in most circumstances, you're not allowed to file for probate on your own Got a question about investing, how it fits into your overall financial plan and ...

Editor's note: The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Any readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are ...

The need for probate when a spouse dies depends on various factors. If assets were owned jointly, they often pass directly to the surviving spouse without probate. Similarly, assets like life ...

You can make a will without a lawyer, but there are things you'll need to know if you're going to DIY your will. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Applying for probate is a difficult business. When someone dies, the executors (those people nominated by the deceased to manage their will) need to apply for a grant of probate, which allows them ...

Chadwick Boseman’s widow has filed a probate case as the late “Black Panther” star died without a will. Taylor Simone Ledward filed the case on Thursday in Los Angeles and is requesting a judge name ...

Add Chadwick Boseman to the long list of nearly 70% of African Americans who have no will or estate plan in place. Chadwick Boseman’s widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, recently filed a probate case to ask ...

My fiancé's father died without a will. Can we manage probate without a lawyer to save money? Provided by Dow Jones Jul 31, 2024 9:51pm By Beth Pinsker You may want to avoid paying a lawyer, but in ...

Applying for probate is a difficult business. When someone dies, the executors (those people nominated by the deceased to manage their will) need to apply for a grant of probate, which allows them ...