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Parties That Can Be Replaced in the Probate Process

Understanding the Changes and Adjustments in Probate Roles A personal statement: This may come across as blunt, but my commitment is unwavering: the estate…

Understanding the Importance of Trust Administration Attorneys in Estate Planning

Understanding the Importance of Trust Administration Attorneys in Estate Planning A Trust Administration Attorney is a class of lawyer who specializes in managing and…

Replacing Judges in the Probate Court

Replacing Judges in the Probate Court We watch NEWS headlines daily, so here are a few words about Judges for probate matters. Alert: be…

Can a Personal Representative Sell Property Owned by a Decedent?

When a person passes away, there is typically a will stating what to do with the decedent’s property and personal belongings; however, if there…

How to Transfer Property Held in Living Trusts

A living trust sometimes called a revocable trust, is a written legal document through which assets are placed during one’s lifetime and then transferred…

How to Notify Heirs and Beneficiaries in Probate Estate

When a person dies, leaving real estate or personal property, it is the executor’s job to notify any heirs or beneficiaries. Must do this…

Who Can I Turn to When I Need Probate Advice?

Sometimes, a person’s estates may have unique situations that just no one can resolve. Some estates, even the simplest ones, may have certain quirks…

Two People Inherit a Property, Only One Wants to Sell

What do you do when you inherit a home with someone else, and one person wants to sell, and the other does not? This…

Do I Need Probate Court Proceedings?

The whole idea of probate court proceedings can be overwhelming and complicated, but you may avoid it altogether if you don’t need probate court….

What is Considered a Decedent’s Estate?

To settle an estate, the executor or trustee must first identify the decedent’s property. Everything that the decedent owned, including real estate, insurance, personal…

The Differences in Estate Terms

There are several terms you might encounter when settling an estate. Try not to panic and understand that each one is used for a…

What Happens When an Executor Can’t Serve?

What happens if a will appoints no executor or an executor can’t or won’t serve their position when it comes to probate real estate?…

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