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 ...

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 ...

Before you invest time and money into probate avoidance strategies, it's worth taking a step back to understand whether this ...

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 ...

What Is a Probate Caveat? A probate caveat is a legal mechanism used to stop the probate process temporarily. It acts as a red flag, indicating that there is a dispute concerning the will or the ...

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 ...

The Indian government has removed the compulsory requirement of probate for wills in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The significant move is aimed at easing the flow of inheritance to heirs without ...

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