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The estate planning process isn't just about drafting wills and funding trusts to guide the probate process. It also frequently involves planning to keep certain assets out of probate court altogether. Attaching a payable on death or transfer on death designation to a...
Probate proceedings have a bad reputation. Many people are eager to avoid probate at all costs. However, court oversight of estate administration occurs for a reason. Some people might embezzle from an estate without any oversight of how they manage the assets someone...
Probate often can be a complicated process. The estate must be settled, and many tasks completed. But along the way there is the possibility for disagreements to surface, leading to litigation. Disputes happen, whether among family members or due to an executor...
It was a mild surprise to you, but when your parents died, they had significant debt. This scenario makes you wonder whether you are responsible for paying it. The simple answer is “no.” The remainder of their estate will pay off as much of your parents’ debt as...