Probate is the process of proving a will and settling an estate after an individual (decedent) dies. The cost of probate depends on several factors. One of the most significant is the state in which ...

The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are addressed here, ...

Q: In 1995, my mother and father had a living trust created by their attorney. She transferred title to their house and several investment properties into the living trust. When my father died in 1998 ...

As we have discussed in the last few columns, many people have been told they should avoid probate. Often the reason given is the fear of what probate will cost. There may be good reasons to transfer ...

Q. The statement is made that probate in New Jersey is relatively simple and inexpensive. But no one puts real numbers or estimates on probate cost. Is it based on the total estate value? Is it a ...