Yes, probate is necessary unless prior to death the decedent established an estate plan that caused him or her to avoid owning property that must be administered through probate. Once an estate is ...

We constantly hear from advisors that we should plan our affairs in such a way as to avoid probate. What does the phrase mean and what property is subject to the probate process? What planning is ...

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 ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

When someone passes away, their loved ones often find themselves not only grieving but also faced with unfamiliar legal processes. One of the most misunderstood of these is probate. It sounds ...

Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro discusses the Probate process for estates in Virginia, and shares why it's essential to have help ...