Probate Legal Guides (81 found)

Written by Deborah Ann Malkin
Probate is the court-controlled process through which assets are distributed from a decedent to the beneficiaries. It is long, expensive, and public. Most people want to avoid having their estate go through probate upon their deaths.
Posted 7 months ago in Elder Law. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Michael Lewis Van Cise
This legal guide discusses the requirements of Georgia law on a person in possession of the will of a deceased person.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 4 months ago in Wills / Living Wills. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Richard Eugene Ehrlich
A simple process for transferring assets after a loved one dies.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 4 months ago in Estate Planning. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by William D Sommerness
Most people think of Probate as the process used after someone dies. There is another process used while people are still living that is known as "Living Probate" and a full understanding of what it might mean for you and your family can be a real incentive to do your own estate planning!
Posted 3 months ago in Guardianship. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Dana Joseph Stewart
There are many misconceptions regarding wills and probate. This overview is a general guide for those who have questions regarding wills and probate.
Posted 3 months ago in Estate Planning.

Written by Cheryl K. David
Often people own property together, joint with right of survivorship. When you own the property this way probate is usually not necessary. However, there are other forms of dual ownership which will require probate, such as tenancy in common. Your legal documents list the way the assets are titled.
Posted about 1 month ago in Estate Planning. Jurisdiction: North Carolina

Written by Richard A Behlmann
Estates with limited assets can often be positioned so that upon death all of the assets and transfer automatically without a requirement for probate or other process.
Posted 17 days ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Cheryl K. David
Often a trust which doesn't have title to legal assets transferred (funded) to the trust name won't avoid probate.
Posted 13 days ago in Trusts.

Written by Brian Joseph Cohan
It is essential that in addition to a Last Will and Trust, every individual should have the following companion documents: 1. Durable Power of Attorney for Property; 2. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care; 3. HIPAA Authorization; 4. Declaration of Living Will;
Posted about 1 month ago in Power Of Attorney. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Mitchell Allan Port
For probate, that is California decedent's estates, free forms are available by clicking on this link: http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/2009/04/free_california_probate_forms_1.html
Posted 22 days ago in Estate Planning. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Aaron Leigh Evans
The steps you need to take within the first 10 days after a loved one passes away.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Probate. Jurisdiction: Colorado

Written by Douglas L. Kaune
1. Tell him or her where to find your will in advance. 2. A clear list of assets. 3. A list of beneficiaries, addresses and phone #'s. 4. Attorney to represent the estate. 5. Asset statements, deeds and car registrations. 6. Safe deposit key. 7. Burial Instructions.
Posted about 1 year ago in Probate. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by Joel Armstrong Schoenmeyer
Illinois law requires anyone in possession of an original Will of a deceased person to file it with the clerk of the appropriate court. What's the procedure for doing that? This how-to guide covers Cook County, but many of its points are applicable to other Illinois counties as well.
18 of 24 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Probate. Jurisdiction: Cook County, IL

Written by Rudolf J. Karvay
In New York, small estate settlement can be inexpensive and quick. If the estate qualifies, there is no need to go to court and you don't need to spend a great deal of money on legal fees.
15 of 16 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Probate. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Robert W. Hughes Jr.
One of the simplest ways to ensure that you receive the entirety of your spouse’s estate is to file for a year’s support. If you have a minor child, this petition must be joint between the yourself and the minor child(ren). If there is a will, the will must be filed with the court.
5 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted 10 months ago in Probate. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Mitchell Allan Port
The question I hear as a California probate lawyer from clients after the death of a loved one is: “What do I need to do now?” Not all of the points below will apply to all Decedents, but many of them will. What follows should be considered when a close friend or relative dies in California.
Posted about 1 year ago in Probate. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Mitchell Allan Port
The following information, in question and answer form, is not a part of the California Statutory Will. It is designed to help you understand Wills and to decide if a Will meets your needs. This Will is in a simple form.
Posted 11 months ago in Probate. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Mitchell Allan Port
As a probate lawyer in Los Angeles, from time to time I am hired to handle the estate of a Los Angeles resident who dies without a will. To pass property to heirs and beneficiaries in California after dying without a California will is called intestate succession.
Posted 11 months ago in Probate. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Michael Lewis Van Cise
This legal guide explains how an Executor (named under a will and duly appointed by a Georgia probate court) can transfer title to an automobile to a third party or to a beneficiary under the will.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 11 months ago in Probate. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Kennard Neal Friedman
Many people try to take care of everything in the first few days. This is impossible and often makes matters worse. Forcing decisions can leave hard feelings. In many states, you can wait a month to start dealing with the estate. Completing all of the work can take months or years.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 11 months ago in Probate.