Learn how probate validates a will, pays debts, and distributes assets to heirs. State intestacy laws apply when there is no ...

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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. About 70% of U.S. adults don’t have a will or trust, according to ...

(InvestigateTV) — Only 24% of Americans have an estate plan, according to a recent survey from Caring.com, meaning most are leaving the fate of their assets to chance if they become disabled or die.

The validity of a will is formally challenged in what is known as a caveat proceeding. A caveat proceeding is effectively a type of lawsuit ...

What is a probate attorney? Probate can feel like stepping into a maze of legal paperwork, court deadlines and emotional decisions, often at one of life’s more difficult moments. Families suddenly ...