At the time, the attorney said all beneficiaries needed to wait eight months before the proceeds of the sale would be ...

The Karnataka High Court ruled that a tenant claiming occupancy rights cannot block probate proceedings for a will. The court ...

Question: My husband's grandfather lived with us the past three years. He recently passed away. To our knowledge, his only assets are a $100,000 Wells Fargo CD and a “free and clear” vacant lot in ...

With wills being written and reviewed as part of inheritance tax (IHT) and succession planning, it is vital to understand the role of the executor – the person responsible for managing the estate and ...

A grant of probate is a document which confirms the executor of a will has the authority to deal with the deceased’s assets. In the majority of cases, you will need to apply for a grant of probate. If ...

Outline why obtaining a grant of probate is taking longer than ever Explain the treatment of estate property before probate is granted Sum up how advisers can help mitigate the impact of changes to ...

Major Questions is a recurring series by Adam White, which analyzes the court’s approach to administrative law, agencies, and the lower courts. Please note that the views of outside contributors do ...

The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that it would reconsider Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, a landmark 1935 ruling responsible for the creation of modern federal agencies which have operated ...

Co-executors are being held personally liable for $21,000 in costs associated with their unsuccessful appeal of a lower court decision that removed them as trustees of an estate, following a dispute ...

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