Your will may not control all your assets. Find out how your ex can inherit from you if you own any that don’t pass through probate and what these assets are.

India's wealthy families are increasingly adopting trusts for estate planning due to their discretion, control and ability to bypass probate, while wills offer simplicity and flexibility for simpler e ...

Without a will, New Yorkers risk disputes, delays, and state control of assets. Learn how surrogate’s court works and why a will protects your wishes.

Sue Cook’s mother, Kathleen Thomas, died peacefully in April this year. She was 105, and believed that she had done ...

Cortes Law Firm, known for its leadership in probate and estate planning, stands committed to providing top-notch legal ...

Smith, Randell, Collins and Brown all join the firm’s dispute resolution team. Gardner Leader has offices in Newbury, ...

The final quarter of 2024 saw an all-time high in quarterly applications to block probate in England and Wales, research has ...

"Safe-deposit boxes often have restricted access after the owner's death," says the AARP. "When the person passes away, the box is typically sealed until the probate process begins. That can result in ...

Ware & Kay Solicitors is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Reed as Contentious Probate Associate Solicitor, ...

Do retirement accounts go through probate? Discover how beneficiary designations work -- and how to keep IRAs, 401(k)s & annuities out of probate. Learn now.

With out-of-state heirs who don’t get along, probate avoidance may backfire. A will or revocable trust handles refunds, fees and fair reimbursement.

Cortes Law Firm, located in Oklahoma City, has announced a fresh initiative to help families handle the probate process more ...