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

The complex legal process of probate is the subject of a newly released article, “Navigating the Orlando Probate Process: What Every Executor Needs to Know“, featuring insights from Tom Moss, an ...

Sometimes, not always, when a person dies — even if they left a will — a legal process called probate ensues. Probate is ...

The weight of all that may trigger emotions besides grief. For example, shock — especially if your late relative named you ...

Think your family automatically gets everything when you die? In Texas, it’s not that simple. Here’s who inherits if there’s no will.

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

When a person dies with a will, their estate must usually undergo probate. This is the process by which the will is proven to be valid. As part of this process, the probate court will appoint an ...

The keys to buying a deceased neighbor's home lay in proper etiquette, working the right channels, and timing your approach ...

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

Making a plan for what happens to your assets when you're gone may seem uncomfortable, but it can spare your loved ones a ...

Key Takeaways Texas probate can take 2-24 months, with delays often costing families $800-$2,000 monthly in vacant home expenses while urgent care needs arise immediately Small Estate Affidavits ...

If a loved one passes without a will or any funeral plans in place, the stress — and the expenses — can end up on your ...