The Role of Executors and Administrators in Probate
Executor vs. Administrator: Key Differences in Probate Every probate case requires a court-authorized representative to manage the estate. An Executor is the person specifically named…
I’m About to Inherit. Do I Need a Lawyer?
Heir’s Guide: Do You Need Legal Representation? Many heirs mistakenly assume the Estate Attorney hired by the Executor is “their” lawyer. In reality, that attorney…
Why Hire an Estate Planner
Why DIY Estate Planning Isn’t Always Enough While digital templates offer a convenient starting point, professional estate planners provide the legal expertise and personalized assessment…
Inflation and Probate
Financial Impact: Inflation and Your Inheritance Inflation is a hidden tax on heirs waiting for probate. When an estate is frozen in court—a process that…
Estate Planning in the Digital Era
Modern Guide: Estate Planning for Digital Assets In the digital age, estate planning has evolved beyond paper Wills to include cloud-based document storage, virtual legal…
Avoiding the Wait for Probate
How to Bypass the 16-Month Probate Delay In the United States, the probate process takes an average of 16 months to complete. To avoid this…
How to Make Sure Your Estate Goes Where You Want it To
Checklist: Securing Your Legacy Ensuring your assets reach your intended heirs requires more than just a signed Will. To protect your legacy, you must actively…
Explainer: Will vs. Trust
At a Glance: Wills vs. Living Trusts The primary difference between a Will and a Trust is the requirement of probate. A Will acts as…
The History of Probate
Timeline: Evolution of Estate Law Probate is one of the oldest legal processes in human history, dating back to Ancient Rome’s “testamentum.” Over centuries, it…