Probate is the court procedure of proving a will after someone (the decedent) who has completed his or her last will and testament dies. If you have a will and pass away, you have passed away testate ...

Finding a valid will years later begs the question: is it too late?

Without a will, your state probate court decides where your property goes after your death. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

Many people assume that creating a Last Will and Testament is the final step in protecting their family and their assets.

You might have just a few days or no deadline to file a deceased person's will with the probate court. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

When someone dies, even seemingly simple assets like bank accounts can become complicated fast. Whether those funds can get ...

We constantly hear from advisors that we should plan our affairs in such a way as to avoid probate. What does the phrase mean and what property is subject to the probate process? What planning is ...