Probate

Here you'll find information on the laws in your state so you'll know if probate is necessary in your state under certain conditions or if probate is called for in every case and how a will can simplify the distribution of an estate. You'll get tips on how long an estate must remain in probate, legal requirements like public notices in newspapers, how you should proceed if you're the administrator of an estate, and how to find a lawyer in your area who handles probate.

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Estate Planning Family Limited Partnership

Family Limited Partnerships or FLPs are sometimes referred to as FLiPs.  A Family Limited Partnership is basically a limited partnership where all th...

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Estate Tax Planning

Estate tax planning is one of the most important things the owner of an estate can do to preserve as much of his/her assets and wealth as possible for...

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How Probate Works

Estate planning and probate go hand-in-hand and work together to distribute the assets, property, and funds left behind by an estate owner to the heir...

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Probate Court Litigation

And you thought a probate practice would keep you out of the courtroom? Chances are a probate practice will eventually land you in court, whether re...

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Transfer on Death Deed

Nearly everyone who thinks about death, who cares about how much of an inheritance he will leave to his survivors, and who doesn’t particularly want...

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