What a Personal Representative Needs to Know
February 27, 2025
After relatives die, there is a tedious, messy process of managing what they leave behind. Relationships can suffer in the aftermath.
After relatives die, there is a tedious, messy process of managing what they leave behind. Relationships can suffer in the aftermath.
A new report, titled The State of Probate in America, finds many Americans badly misinformed about basic facts of probate.
Estate planning can include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship for your minor children, personal health decisions, avoiding probate and more.
Many individuals, even those with significant assets, are negligent in establishing a comprehensive estate plan. A will, although necessary, is not sufficient.
After a relative’s death, beneficiaries have rights to information about the estate, including accessing the will and understanding asset distribution. A probate lawyer can guide you through the process, protect your rights and resolve disputes to ensure that the estate is managed fairly and transparently.
Learn how a probate attorney can help you manage a loved one’s debts after their passing.
There are good reasons why people want their estates to avoid probate, and a lot of ways to do it.
Only 32% of Americans have a will. However, even if you believe you lack assets, going without a will is a big mistake.
Inadequate access to estate planning frequently prevents Black and Hispanic families from passing down wealth, which perpetuates the racial wealth gap.
If I knew then what I know now about probate, I’d have done more to avoid the process altogether with my mother’s estate.
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