If you are named as the beneficiary in the will and the house is directed to go to you, you do not need to be on the deed before then. In fact,...

Putting children on the deed seems like a good way to help avoid probate, but it comes with too many drawbacks to be a wise decision. Two of the...

A life insurance policy that has a named beneficiary is not a probate asset. The death benefit passes to the beneficiary by terms of the life...

The Codicil should be included with the Petition to probate the Will. The Codicil is considered a part of the Will itself even if it's on separate...

The statute of limitations may have expired by this point, and if that's so then the creditor cannot sue you. But if you have made promises to...

A subsequent marriage after making a will generally does not revoke that will. Some states, such as Tennessee where I practice, have statutes that...