Next Avenue recently asked readers to tell us the estate planning questions they’d like us to answer. We’re now back with the experts’ views on the top question on your mind, plus — as a bonus — their ...

Probate is the court-supervised process of validating a deceased person’s will. It involves identifying the person’s final assets, paying last debts and distributing property to the proper heirs. And ...

The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are addressed here, ...

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 ...

Does Probate Have a Time Limit? Yes, probate has a time limit but it varies by jurisdiction. Typically, the executor has a responsibility to begin the process shortly after the decedent's death. It's ...

Trust & Will Cody Barbo - Co-Founder of Trust & Will. Our mission is to make Estate Planning inclusive, accessible and affordable for all. In case you’re not already familiar, the probate system is a ...