Probate is the court-supervised process of validating a deceased person’s will. It involves identifying the person’s final assets, paying last debts and distributing property to the proper heirs. And ...

A family member dies and you were named executor in the decedent’s will. So you go to the decedent’s bank to take out funds to pay funeral costs and other expenses, bringing the original will and the ...

(WSPA) – We all want our family to avoid additional pain and stress after we pass away. However, all too often, families put off making a will or fail to take other steps that can prevent many key ...

Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Anyone with a bank account, house, car or other personal property should have a will. It is especially important if you have minor children in need of a ...