It’s easy to create a plan to pass financial accounts directly to heirs before you die and avoid the probate process after death. All you have to do is complete a form from your financial institution ...

Learn how probate validates a will, settles debts, and distributes assets to heirs under court supervision. and how state intestacy laws work when there's no will.

Unless your loved one puts their estate into a living trust or similar legal arrangement, the fact of the matter is that their assets will likely need to pass through probate when they die. Probate is ...

When it comes to real estate transactions, particularly during the closing process, navigating the complexities of probate and estate planning is crucial. Estate planning and probate can have ...

If you own property or real estate, you might consider passing it along to your heirs when you pass away. But you may not ...

The California Court of Appeals decision in Ukkestad v. RBS Asset Finance, Inc., issued on March 16, 2015, may provide a way to fund a revocable trust that’s as easy as 1, 2 . . . (see below). The ...

If you’re an active real estate buyer, at some point you’ll likely come across a probate sale. Properties sold in probate court can be a good deal, as they’re often priced lower than other homes. But ...

Q: I enjoyed reading your recent article on the differences between using a will and a quitclaim deed in order to pass property to heirs or family members. I'm writing to ask about my 91-year-old ...

Debt collectors have a limited time to make claims against an estate, so it's important to know that firm deadline.

MELBOURNE, FL - June 17, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Lacey Rezanka Attorneys at Law, an estate planning and probate law ...

Florida homeowners often use 'Lady Bird' deeds to avoid probate, but they may not be the right fit for every family.