Probate

According to CNBC, about two-thirds of adults in the United States do not have an estate plan and risk dying intestate. When this happens, the state steps in to handle probate. The state's role only really applies to the distribution of assets. So, whether you have a...

You probably want your children to receive their inheritance as soon as possible. This is why you should know about events and occurrences that could make probate take longer than necessary. As FindLaw explains, there are many factors that may slow down probate...

Probate court serves many different circumstances, such as when an individual dies without a will and the value and ownership of certain areas of the estate remain in question. The American Association of Retired Persons reports that nearly half of Americans do not...