If all registered assets pass to your intended beneficiaries without the need for an estate grant, then probate is not ...

It is with some relief in the legal profession that the uncertainty over the increase in probate court fees was ended last autumn following the announcement from the Ministry of Justice that the fees ...

Q: A friend recently had to deal with her father’s estate. Most of it was subject to probate, which cost the family quite a bit. What could he have done to reduce the cost? – J.K., Deltona A: Attorney ...

If probate is needed, the process usually begins soon after a loved one passes away. The probate process can be long, stressful, and expensive. Some family members are able to manage it on their own ...

Q: How much should it cost to probate an estate, and how should one negotiate the cost with an attorney? How does one find a reputable estate attorney? When my parent died, the initial attorney who ...

Before you invest time and money into probate avoidance strategies, it's worth taking a step back to understand whether this ...