When planning for the transfer of assets after death, two terms come up often: probate and trust. Probate is the court-supervised process of validating a will, paying debts and distributing assets to ...

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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 your trust assets are not particularly valuable or complicated, a trusted friend may be a suitable trustee.

A comprehensive plan can protect loved ones from legal disputes, minimize estate taxes, and preserve family harmony. Key ...

Probate administration can be an overwhelming process for individuals who are managing the estate of a loved one who has passed away. In Missouri, like in many states, probate involves complex legal ...

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Q: My mother died in January 2023. My sister is the executor of her estate. When I enquire about what is going on with the probate, she gets hostile and says it's in probate court and she's waiting to ...

The probate of a simple will that leaves property in equal shares to two people should not take more than a few months.