Probate is notoriously confusing. Small estate affidavits, formal vs. simple administration, executors & executrixes— there’s more than enough jargon to make your head spin. We get it, and that’s why we made a probate guide that actually tells you what you need to know without assuming anything. You’ll walk away with a tangible timeline, actionable next steps and real clarity on what probate actually means for you and your family.
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An estate not being able to pay all of its debts, taxes, or inheritance to beneficiaries means it is insolvent. And when this happens, there’s an order to things.
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Most estates don’t need a lawyer, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t useful or necessary in many estate settlement situations.
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As the executor? Nope. On behalf of the executor, or the estate? Sometimes. Here's a guide for whether executors can sign checks for the deceased, including all the best tips and alternatives.
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While there are hundreds of individual steps an executor has to take during probate and estate settlement, they can be boiled down to 20 key duties.
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You've looked everywhere and think the will may be in the safe deposit box. What in the world do you do now?
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One of the first things that happens after someone passes is the signing and delivery of a death certificate. But who needs them and how many should you get? Here's the answer.
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