The few thousand dollars you pay a lawyer to look after it will be paid out of the estate, shared by all the ...

This is the second part of a series about applying for an estate grant, which most people refer to as “probate”.

Signing well-designed last wills and revocable living trusts is just the beginning of a longer process to create an “ideal ...

What form this takes will depend on whether a will has been left. The process of applying for the grant and the document you use to manage the estate is often generically referred to as 'probate' – ...

Ahead of next month's Stamp Duty deadline, David Joyson, Chief Customer Officer at Homeprotect explores the potential implications of this for people buying or selling probate properties.

The Washington AG targets local firms accused of exploiting probate for $28 million in scam restitution for affected heirs.

ESTATES' CREDITOR'S NOTICES All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the Personal Representative indicated below and also file subject cl ...

Putting your home in a trust can protect your assets while you’re alive and make the ownership transfer easier after your ...

or are in the form of pensions, registered plans, and insurance policies with a designated – named – beneficiary. The most common exception to a probate requirement is the case of the assets ...

Keith, a born and raised Detroiter from an iconic civil rights family, was known for both good words and good deeds. His ...

Death is unavoidable, but many of us would rather not talk about it. Experts break down what you should be planning — and ...

Gain clarity on life insurance inheritance rules with a complete guide that covers legalities, taxes and distribution options.