A small estate affidavit in Oregon allows heirs to transfer a deceased person's assets without going through a lengthy probate process. This can facilitate asset distribution in a way that minimizes ...

After a loved one passes, probate can be long and costly. But, beneficiaries could avoid this process with a small estate affidavit if the estate meets certain requirements. In Wisconsin, heirs can ...

Q: My sister passed away and named me as the beneficiary and executor in her will. She owned nothing. The only asset is a life insurance policy payable to her estate for $1,500. My lawyer told me not ...