Probate

Probate is the legal process of dissolving someone’s life in the eyes of the state and can often take executors, or surviving family members, months or even years to complete without the right guides, helpful tips & support

The vast majority of wills and estates will go through probate, but there are some exceptions you should consider as an executor before initiating probate.

A probate lawyer is a state-licensed lawyer who can help the executor, personal representative, or beneficiaries of an estate through probate.

Filing for probate can be a daunting task, by not doing it on time could cause headaches like forfeiting your right to be the executor, not being able to take or give away anything owned by the estate, and slowing down the inheritance process.

Wouldn’t it be easier if all 50 states in the US just adopted the same probate laws? That question has sparked an ongoing conversation for nearly 60 years.

One question we're frequently asked is whether an executor can sell personal property — here's the real answer, situational caveats & full breakdown to settle this once and for all.

Filing petition for probate is one of the first things you do after someone passes, and after approval courts give executors the authority to settle an estate.

Probate lawyers aren't cheap, and the way they charge can vary. Here's what costs to expect and whether or not you even need to get a probate lawyer.

Something every executor, executrix, or personal representative needs to do during probate is “file notice to creditors”. This is the formal act of raising your hand, saying, “Hi. If the estate owes you something, ask for it."

There are five major types and forms of real estate ownership everyone should know. Here are the definitions, pros, and cons of each type.

Free probate help isn't hard to find if you know where to go. Here are the best probate tools and resources to get you through the estate settlement process.

Commonly, filing for an estate EIN is one of the first responsibilities of an executor. An estate EIN is the tax ID number setup for a loved one's estate after their death and serves to track the financial activities related to a decedent's estate.