Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person's assets are distributed to their beneficiaries. Whether you're preparing to manage the estate of a loved one, or want to set up your own ...

For many individuals who plan on transferring assets after their passing, it's important to avoid probate in Alaska. Probate can be a time-consuming and costly process involving the court's ...

What is a probate attorney? 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 ...

Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard enough, and families are lucky if they're able to prepare in advance for the worst. What most families aren't prepared for, though, are the predatory calls and ...

No, not all wills go into probate. Whether a will must go through probate depends on various factors, such as the type and ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...