The Indian government has removed the mandatory requirement for probate of wills. This change simplifies succession planning ...

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

All states have some form of a slayer rule that prevents killers from inheriting from their victims. While the rules differ ...

The epic OBBBA tax law brings glad tidings to most families, but complacency can lead to costs for financial advisors and their clients.

The so-called "slayer rule" in California is likely to play a role in the inheritance left to the family of slain director ...

An estate plan is a process that goes beyond accumulating and conserving assets. Here are the basics you need to know.

AB 495 will allow a caretaker to enroll a child in school and make certain medical-related decisions for them.

It's heartbreaking that he was able to move right back into her home and claim part ownership. The house remains in her name. He has since kicked out each of the boys one by one - first her elder son, ...

MUSKEGON, Mich., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- That's exactly where Muskegon resident Joslyn Secrest landed earlier this year — trapped with a distressed property she couldn't afford, and a probate ...

How can families plan ahead to protect their assets, support loved ones, and ensure their wishes are honored? On this week’s LIFE Ahead, host Sandy Thomson welcomes Heidi B. Adair and Phillip E. Houk ...