Learn how probate validates a will, pays debts, and distributes assets to heirs. State intestacy laws apply when there is no ...

Probate is usually required when there's no will, the will needs validating or there are no named beneficiaries. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

For many people, probate court seems like something to be avoided at all costs. It brings to mind images of an estate bogged down in the legal system while heirs wait for assets to be released.

CAMDEN, S.C. — Debbie Branham, the Probate Judge for Kershaw County, delivered a crucial message Friday Morning in a free workshop to the public. "Everybody needs a will and a power of attorney. If ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s one of the most important courts and also one that many aren’t familiar with -- probate court. Probate court is one we all at some point may end up in. “We touch every life in Bexar ...

If you’ve recently lost a loved one and inherited a house, you may be facing a legal process known as probate — and wondering what to do next. Probate can sound intimidating, especially if you’re not ...

Before you invest time and money into probate avoidance strategies, it's worth taking a step back to understand whether this ...