Does a Beneficiary of an Estate Need to Live in the U.S. to Inherit?
When a person dies without a will, who inherits and receives a distribution of his or her estate assets is governed by the...
Category: Probate
Guidance on the probate process and strategies to simplify estate settlement.
Estate Planning: What’s Best for You, a Will or a Trust?
That may be an idealistic portrayal, but there is some truth to it. It is no longer unusual for families to engage in estate...
How Does a Probate Proceeding Work?
A Will, also known as Last Will and Testament, is a legal document that is used in probate court, if a person dies with...
Why is Estate Planning So Important to Black Americans?
End-of-life planning or estate planning is something the black American community should tie into discussions with...
Avoiding a Family Feud When Choosing a Power of Attorney
The challenge in tasking a family member or trusted friend as power of attorney is not just making sure they have the...
Will Contests May Be Rare, but They Do Occasionally Happen
In an ideal world, wills and estate plans are created when people are the sound of mind and body, just as the familiar legal...
Illinois Rules for Intestate Succession: No Will? Now What?
If a person dies leaving no will, the probate court follows the state's rules for Intestate Succession. The following is a...
Wisconsin Rules for Intestate Succession. No Will? Now What?
If a person dies leaving no will, the Wisconsin probate court follows the state's rules for Intestate Succession with the...
Why is Angelina Jolie Leaving Her Total Estate to Just One of Her Kids?
Angelina Jolie has made the decision to reward her son Maddox for supporting her during her divorce from Brad Pitt by...
Why Do I Need an Executor (or Personal Representative)?
One of the main components of a Will is the portion where the person making the Will (the Testator) names the Executor. What...