Probate is a largely misunderstood but generally feared concept. Over half of the respondents to a recent study said that they have no idea about the costs involved in probate, and that they perceive ...

The neighbor, Joann, was a widow with no children. Joann's will specified that all of her assets would go to Sarah's dad and ...

Estate Planning and Probate are crucial aspects of managing and transferring wealth. Estate Planning involves preparing for the distribution of an individual's assets upon their death or ...

Probate Judge Deborah M. Pearl, who is based in town hall, recently received recognition from the Connecticut Bar Association for her participation in a seminar “How to Administer an Estate — From ...

Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, and has a degree in accounting and finance from DePaul University. Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and ...