You can be a "good" executor, even though carrying out someone's final wishes from their estate can be challenging.

While some debts may be discharged at death, many are not. Here are the major debt categories that typically don't disappear ...

Probate can feel like stepping into a maze of legal paperwork, court deadlines and emotional decisions, often at one of life’s more difficult moments. Families suddenly find themselves juggling ...

Navigating the complex civil court system is a challenge. Now imagine trying to work through probate, family court hearings ...

If the goal is to help children bypass probate, a living trust is only part of the strategy, not a catchall bucket for every ...

Key Takeaways Texas probate can take 2-24 months, with delays often costing families $800-$2,000 monthly in vacant home expenses while urgent care needs arise immediately Small Estate Affidavits ...

Christine Matus of The Matus Law Group ( released practical guidance to help households navigate real estate transfers among ...

When a veteran dies, the government relies solely on the next of kin and beneficiary information on file. If that information ...

This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project . Last fall, when an anxious patron rushed into the ...

Living next to a golf course or teeing off on a crowded weekend raises a common question: who pays when a wayward ball smacks ...