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 ...

When you die, estate planners say, one of the finest gifts you can leave your heirs is a plan for avoiding probate. Probate ...

Don't let common inheritance myths derail your family's future. Learn the truths about taxes, wills, and assets so you can ...

Estate planning has its own confusing vocabulary. Wills, trusts and powers-of-attorney all serve different purposes, but people often assume they do the same thing. One of the most misunderstood ...

Unlike a will, a living trust does not go through probate, which can save time and reduce legal costs. This can help streamline the process of distributing assets to designated beneficiaries without ...

Inheritance Funding reports that probate delays can be minimized by personal representatives through clear communication, ...

If the goal is to help children bypass probate, a living trust is only part of the strategy, not a catchall bucket for every asset. Some accounts and policies already have built-in ways to sidestep ...

Soto Law Group has published a comprehensive new article, “Newport Beach Probate – How Long It Takes and What It Really Costs,” offering a detailed look into the probate process in Orange County, ...