Before you agree to act as an executor, understand some of the potential hazards and how to most effectively navigate them.

A distant family member died and I just found out I'm stuck handling their estate. What to do when you're named executor and ...

The death of a family member, even a distant one, can be emotionally difficult. But if your relative has named you executor, ...

If you refuse, an alternate or contingent executor named in the will (or administrator appointed by the probate court judge) will handle the responsibilities. Even though it’s customary to be ...

Welcome to our guide on probating an estate and the importance of estate administration in safeguarding your loved one's ...

This is the second part of a series about applying for an estate grant, which most people refer to as “probate”.

The primary role or function of the executor is to take all the necessary steps to apply for a Grant of Probate and therefore to administer the estate in accordance with the terms of the Will and ...

The Florida homestead exemption provides two primary types of protection during probate: creditor protection and transfer ...

Covering the basics of probate can make the law more accessible for executors, heirs, and beneficiaries of an estate. However, failure to plan properly can leave the decision-making up to state ...

Creating a will is an essential step in estate planning, but many people wonder about its impact on the probate process. A ...