Probate court is a specialized type of court that deals with the property and debts of a person who has died. The primary function of probate court is to ensure that a decedent's estate is distributed ...

On this episode of MorningLine, host Nick Beres discusses estate planning and elder care law with attorney Chris Johnson of ...

Probate is the legal process of administering a Decedent’s Last Will & Testament (“Will”), whereby assets owned by the Decedent at death are distributed pursuant to the terms of their Will, or if ...

Probate can feel like stepping into a maze of legal paperwork, court deadlines and emotional decisions, often at one of life’s more difficult moments. Families suddenly find themselves juggling ...

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 ...

If you’ve recently lost a loved one and inherited a house, you may be facing a legal process known as probate — and wondering ...

Drafting a Will is one of the simplest forms of succession planning, which can help many Indian families from succession related problems. However, a simple Will, while useful, may not always be ...

What is probate? Is there a way to avoid it? Do you need a will? Why is having a power of attorney more important than a will ...

What are common reasons for probate delays? Probate is the legal process of distributing your loved one’s assets and paying any remaining debts. The person responsible — the executor or administrator ...