Many people assume that if they pass away without a will, their property will automatically go to the “right” people. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. When someone dies without a valid will in place, they are said to have died intestate, and that means the distribution of their assets is governed by state law, Read more…
Probates
When managing legal matters, cost is often top of mind. Many people turn to online legal documents to save money, not realizing that this “cost-effective” solution may lead to much more expensive issues down the line. Though online legal documents may appear to provide the forms you need, relying on a service to draft these Read more…
Probate can be a lengthy and costly legal process that occurs after someone passes away. It involves validating a will, identifying and collecting assets, settling debts, and distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries. While probate is essential in some cases, there are strategies you can employ to avoid it altogether, saving your loved ones time, money, Read more…
Frequently, estate planning attorneys are asked about probate, and what it is. Basically, probate is the court-supervised process for distributing a deceased person’s assets. When a person dies owning real estate in his or her name, or with assets over a certain value, their estate is usually subject to probate. However, probate is sometimes thought Read more…