In addition to the small estate probate process already mentioned, you may be able to just use an Inheritance Affidavit. See the form here: ...

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What are the benefits of a living trust?

There are many benefits of a living trust. I listed a couple below, and addressed your comment regarding asset protection with a living trust. ...

You may also be able to accomplish your goals by using some estate planning strategies (for example, revocable and irrevocable trusts) either...

What happens to a pod account if not transferred before the death of both persons?

Your question is not quite clear as to what type of accounts your parents have or had, so I will just answer generally. POD stands for payable...

Estate problems

When someone passes away without a will, the state where they died will have a statute (intestacy) which says how/to whom the assets will pass. So...