The probate of a simple will that leaves property in equal shares to two people should not take more than a few months.

When someone dies, one of the first questions asked is what needs to be done to transfer property out of the decedent’s name. For many, this is an urgent issue.

Gov. Matt Meyer signed the Transfer on Death Act into law. Delaware homeowners now have the option to use a form naming a ...

Choosing a beneficiary for your 401(k), insurance policy or similar assets is crucial for estate planning. Here is how to do ...

Huddersfield-based Helios Legal Services, trading as Bailey Smailes Solicitors, has strengthened its presence in the region ...

If you cosigned a loan with the deceased or held a joint credit card, you could be on the hook for the remaining balance. This is a key risk when an inheritance comes with huge debt. In these cases, ...

A long-established West Yorkshire law firm has acquired a counterpart growing its headcount to 30. Huddersfield-based Helios Legal Services Ltd, trading as Bailey Smailes Solicitors, has acquired ...