Having a qualified probate attorney helps one negotiate the probate process, lessening its intimidating nature. The lawyer’s ...

State prosecutors accused John Elliott of a scheme in which his group took control of more than 200 dead strangers' estates ...

When a loved one passes away, grieving families often face the daunting task of navigating probate — the court controlled ...

The state Department of Children and Families and the probate courts “missed opportunities” to protect a woman from repeated ...

Portage County Probate/Juvenile Judge Patricia Smith was appointed to the Supreme Court of Ohio Advisory Committee on ...

A long-running probate wrangle was upended after the 'dead' woman – Nigerian-born June Ashimola – gave evidence in the High ...

The Florida homestead exemption provides two primary types of protection during probate: creditor protection and transfer ...

In those cases, a probate court judge will name someone, usually a close relative, to serve in this role. This person will be called an administrator or personal representative instead of an ...

The process has been shortened to less than a week for many, thanks to digital applications and additional staffing ...

Creating a will is an essential step in estate planning, but many people wonder about its impact on the probate process. A ...