When planning for the transfer of assets after death, two terms come up often: probate and trust. Probate is the ...

Losing a loved one is never easy. But amid grief, many find themselves suddenly burdened with legal responsibilities they never expected. The probate process can be overwhelming, especially if there ...

Before paying for complex avoidance strategies or leaving your family to navigate a mess, find out what probate looks like ...

When researching your family history, do not narrow your search to only a male or female member of the family. With that approach, you might overlook helpful documents. Make a list of known brothers, ...

Before paying for complex avoidance strategies or leaving your family to navigate a mess, find out what probate looks like ...

Editor’s note: This is part one of an ongoing series about using trusts and LLCs in estate planning, asset protection and tax planning. The effectiveness of these powerful tools — especially for asset ...

As if one probate proceeding on death is not enough, the multiple probate problem happens when, as a New York resident, you die owning real estate in another state in your name alone. All too often, ...