Probating an estate is an expensive, time-consuming and sometimes adversarial affair. It is possible, and sometimes advisable, to avoid probate. With the help of an estate planner and, perhaps, an ...

A probate judge is an official of the county court system and a judicial official of the state who decides civil court cases that involve the probate process. Probate is the process of proving wills ...

April 20, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - SOTO Law Group has published a new article, “How to Avoid Probate in California: 3 ...

Question: My 86-year-old father has an estate that I believe will be worth more than $1 million when he dies. This includes two homes that are paid for and various bank accounts, stocks, bonds and ...

Last week, we wrote about a couple in their 60s who were unsatisfied with the lawyer who prepared their life documents (wills, etc.). They wanted to know exactly what they needed and how to find a ...

Inheritance Funding reports probate is a court-managed process for settling a deceased person's estate, confirming wills, and distributing assets to heirs.

The article about Aubrey McClendon’s estate says that probate is usually for those who lack the means to plan their estates (“Oil Tycoon’s Probate Fight Enters Year 2,” page one, March 3). In fact, ...

Probate court is a specialized type of court that deals with the property and debts of a person who has died. The primary function of probate court is to ensure that a decedent's estate is distributed ...

An financial planner explains the nine essential estate planning documents your family will need if the unthinkable happens.

Learn about the benefits of trusts in estate planning. Discover how trusts can help manage assets, avoid probate, and provide ...

The Dave Mattes Team of RE/MAX of Reading has announced that its leadership has reached a new milestone in specialized real estate expertise. Team leaders Dave and Melanie Mattes have officially ...

If you ask most people what they want out of an estate plan, the answer is usually: “Make the process easy on my family and avoid probate!” ...