It’s easy to create a plan to pass financial accounts directly to heirs before you die and avoid the probate process after death. All you have to do is complete a form from your financial institution ...

Without a will, your state probate court decides where your property goes after your death. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

Probate Initiation: An interested party, often a family member or creditor, petitions the probate court to open an intestate estate. Appointment of Administrator: The court appoints an administrator ...

Local residents can learn the best ways to navigate the probate legal process during a probate and estate planning summit hosted by the Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office. The summit will be ...

Inheritance Funding reports that probate delays can be minimized by personal representatives through clear communication, timely document handling, and organized estate management.

A probate court can handle the distribution of an estate’s assets, but it’s not always an efficient process. What Is Probate? What Is Involved in Probate? How Long Will the Probate Process Take? Can ...

If a deceased person failed to write a will, the laws of the state govern property distribution. As mentioned in my previous column, this is termed intestate inheritance. While the will is probably ...

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences — and when real estate is involved, the process can feel even more overwhelming. From understanding probate, to navigating the sale or ...