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

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Learn the most common reasons probate gets delayed in Illinois — and how to avoid them. Stay on track with these tips.

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

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, ...

This means that you are entitled to request certain information. This includes, for example, updates on how estate matters ...

When planning a transfer of an estate, stocks and investments tend to be among a person’s most valuable assets to plan for.

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Only the Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday provided testimony on two bills seeking to help families avoid long and expensive probate cases over a deceased loved one’s property and assets. Sen.