You can be a "good" executor, even though carrying out someone's final wishes from their estate can be challenging.

Navigating the complex civil court system is a challenge. Now imagine trying to work through probate, family court hearings ...

When a person dies with a will, their estate must usually undergo probate. This is the process by which the will is proven to be valid. As part of this process, the probate court will appoint an ...

This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project . Last fall, when an anxious patron rushed into the ...

The league cited Cary McNair’s “unsuccessful litigation” against his family, which includes him losing a legal effort in ...

Shelley Pratt, a Trumbull County Common Pleas Court magistrate, has announced her candidacy to become the next judge of the county’s probate court in the 2026 election. Current Probate Judge James ...

Sandusky County Prosecutor running for county common pleas court judge. Tischler anticipates squaring off against Judge ...

If the goal is to help children bypass probate, a living trust is only part of the strategy, not a catchall bucket for every ...

Key Takeaways Texas probate can take 2-24 months, with delays often costing families $800-$2,000 monthly in vacant home expenses while urgent care needs arise immediately Small Estate Affidavits ...

When a veteran dies, the government relies solely on the next of kin and beneficiary information on file. If that information ...