If you’ve been left a portion of a property through someone’s will, it can be a difficult time for all involved. Most people may want to sell the house quickly for emotional reasons, to prevent high maintenance costs, or even…

A last will and testament is a legal document that controls how most of your assets and liabilities are distributed after your death. A valid will allows you to leave assets to people who would be excluded by the laws…

The “next of kin” term usually refers to the closest living blood relative, such as someone’s spouse, who will assume responsibility for decisions on behalf of the individual in case they become unable to make them themselves. This issue could…

A will is one of the core documents of a deceased person’s estate—it allows everyone to know the decedent’s last and final wishes. Basically, the executor has the legal obligation to ensure that those wishes are fulfilled according to the…

Dealing with the death of a loved one is devastating enough without debt collectors beating down on your door to demand payment. If you’ve just assumed your role as an appointed executor or administrator, questions like these may have crossed…

For so many people, the loss of a loved one or a family member is a moment characterized by complex emotions, and the idea of probate becomes a daunting thought. Did the deceased leave a will where he clearly mentions…

When they pass away, people often want to leave their assets and properties to persons they care about. But sometimes, the deceased doesn’t make a will or dies with debts, and in such cases, their property must go through a…

As probate attorneys, one of the questions we often receive is related to how to claim the deceased’s bank accounts. When a family member or a dear person dies, you might discover you are responsible for solving many problems. One…

In the complex probate process, an executor plays a vital and nuanced role. The personal representative appointed by the deceased person is responsible for paying the decedent’s debts and distributing inheritances to the beneficiaries as stated in the late person’s…

People granted power of attorney may be tempted to exploit a deceased person’s estate and act in their own interest. That’s called abuse of power of attorney or breach of power of attorney. If you feel that this might be…

The death of a parent can be emotionally devastating. If the parent passes away without a testament to establish how to distribute his possessions clearly, the confusion and trauma can be even more profound. One of the most frequently asked…

Disputes happen during probate when the person entrusted with the decedent’s estate — the personal representative — is suspected of mishandling the estate. If you’re one of the beneficiaries, you may think the personal representative is unfit for the role…