A new law lets Delaware homeowners pass property to heirs without probate, helping avoid tangled titles and costly legal ...

Inheriting a home can feel like a financial blessing, but selling it often brings unexpected challenges. Many heirs assume ...

Q: How do you know if an asset is a probate asset or not? Does it make a difference when creating a will? A: It’s really important to understand the difference between probate assets and non-probate ...

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

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

It’s like the spare tire in your car — useful if something unexpected happens, but not what you want to drive on every day.

Many Americans are banking on an inheritance instead of saving. But health care, debt, and taxes on family homes could shrink ...

The proposed cut in inheritance tax (IHT) relief means that there may be closer scrutiny of valuations for probate under the ...

When you think about estate planning, wills, trusts and life insurance usually top the list. But annuities deserve a spot in ...

Choosing between trusts and wills can be a critical step for retirees in New York who want to ensure their assets are handled according to their wishes.

A buttoned-up estate plan helps during your lifetime, with documents such as powers of attorney and health care proxies, and ...

A leading Hertfordshire-based expert has shared his advice on how to deal with one of the hardest things people will have to ...