Learn how probate validates a will, pays debts, and distributes assets to heirs. State intestacy laws apply when there is no ...

If you own any property at all, you probably know about estate planning. You can decide what happens to your assets after you die, of course. But sometimes, people don’t pen a will or trust before ...

A client-focused probate practice prioritizes responsiveness and clarity. Attorneys explain complex legal concepts in plain ...

One of the most effective tools in the estate planning process is a trust, which can offer significant advantages-including the ability to bypass the often lengthy and costly probate process. Trusts, ...

A probate judge is an official of the county court system and a judicial official of the state who decides civil court cases that involve the probate process. Probate is the process of proving wills ...

This article appears in the June 2021 issue of Advisor’s Edge magazine. Subscribe to the print edition, read the digital edition or read the articles online. The Ontario government’s simplified ...

An executor is an individual appointed to manage the estate of a deceased person, generally specified in their will. The executor has a significant role, ensuring that the deceased's assets are ...