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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The process of finding out if someone has a will — often called a “will search”— is the crucial first step in the long probate process.
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How a bank account is set up determines what happens to it when someone dies without a will. Here's exactly what you need to know for your next step.
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Knowing if you can is one thing. Knowing if you should empty a house before probate is another. Here's how to think through it.
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It's all too easy to get confused about the difference between power of attorney and executor of the estate. Here are the biggest differences you need to know.
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It can be frustrating and upsetting to continue to receive mail for a deceased person. Here are the steps you can take to keep this from happening.
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Three days? A week? A month? The answer changes depending on a few factors. Here's how to plan a funeral for the right time.
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