Quick Read Probate attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of estate value. Some estates lose over $100,000 to court ...

If you’re an active real estate buyer, at some point you’ll likely come across a probate sale. Properties sold in probate court can be a good deal, as they’re often priced lower than other homes. But ...

One of the essential steps in the probate process is filing an inventory of all the assets that are part of the estate. This job is the responsibility of the executor, and it’s often no small feat. It ...

If you are the executor or administrator of someone's will, your job is to submit the will to the court for probate, if necessary, and to protect the deceased's property until all debts are paid and ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Alejandro Hernandez Positions Probate & Trust Real Estate Advisory Services for New York Lawyers and Fiduciaries ...

An administration bond protects an estate by ensuring administrators comply with wills and legal standards, thereby safeguarding beneficiaries from potential mismanagement.

Many people assume that creating a Last Will and Testament is the final step in protecting their family and their assets.