What is Probate?Probate is the process whereby the court supervises the transferring of a decedent's property to his or her beneficiaries or heirs. The probate process begins when an attorney or other personal representative files a petition with the court to admit a decedent's will...
In essence, an estate is everything you own that will be transferred to your heirs or other beneficiaries upon your death. Whereas, probate is a legal process whereby the court supervises the process of transferring a decedent's property after death. Put simply an estate is...
The name itself conjures up images of decrepit judges wearing white wigs and stockings while presiding over dark, dank and dreary courtrooms. While probate is one of our oldest traditions in American law, it certainly isn't the worst (I give the award to the rule...
A Living Trust is a revocable plan that contains your personalized special instructions for your own care and the care of your loved ones. A Living Trust is used as a vehicle to save money, create stability for your family and avoid the time and...
