We ask estate planning experts how to avoid probate. Because trust us, you don't want your assets to end up there.

Probate is the legal process that happens after someone dies. It distributes the assets and pays any debts or taxes. If there's a will, you might wonder if probate is needed. Sometimes, probate is ...

Editor's note: The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Any readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are ...

There are a variety of issues estate planning attorneys seek to mitigate when creating an estate plan for their clients. These issues may include unnecessary income and estate taxes, and the need to ...

Dear “Been A While”: A person interested in an estate has four years from the date of death to submit the will for probate. After that, the applicant must prove that they were not in default for ...

Buying a property in probate can offer opportunities for buyers to purchase a home at a lower price, as executors may be keen to sell quickly. However, the process is different from a standard ...

The meaning of probate is often misunderstood. Probate simply means a judge determines that your Will is valid and authorizes the person you have named in your Will to begin settling your estate. In ...