If there is a will, the Personal Representative (sometimes referred to as the “executor” or “executrix”) is usually responsible. If…
While there is usually no legal requirement to use a probate lawyer, probate is a rather formalistic procedure. One minor…
The appropriate court in the State and County where the deceased permanently resided at the time of his or her…
Typically, the person named as the deceased’s Personal Representative (a more formal term is “Executor” or “Executrix”) goes to an…
In some states, there are processes often referred to as “simplified procedures” that are used for estates whose value is…
The cost of probate may be set by state law or by practice and custom in your community. When all…
There are many reasons for probate, but some of the most important are: Transferring the legal title/ownership of the decedent’s…
The duration of the probate process is subject to lots of different variables, but a general rule of thumb is…
While the process can vary from state to state and is often subject to outside factors that can certainly change…
A codicil is a document, attachment or rider that is added to an existing will that modifies or supersedes existing…