It’s easy to create a plan to pass financial accounts directly to heirs before you die and avoid the probate process after death. All you have to do is complete a form from your financial institution ...

Unless your loved one puts their estate into a living trust or similar legal arrangement, the fact of the matter is that their assets will likely need to pass through probate when they die. Probate is ...

New division formalizes the company's commitment to compassionate, expert representation in probate-related real estate transactions LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity Union Real ...

MIAMI, FL – July 31, 2025 – Inheriting a home after the death of a loved one is one of the most common and emotionally charged situations many families face. Yet few people know what to do when legal ...

Learn how probate validates a will, settles debts, and distributes assets to heirs under court supervision. and how state intestacy laws work when there's no will.

When it comes to real estate transactions, particularly during the closing process, navigating the complexities of probate and estate planning is crucial. Estate planning and probate can have ...

Yes, you can technically sell the property before probate, but not in the way you might think. The individual who owned the property is the only one who could have sold it, but upon their death, the ...

Q: I enjoyed reading your recent article on the differences between using a will and a quitclaim deed in order to pass property to heirs or family members. I'm writing to ask about my 91-year-old ...

The California Court of Appeals decision in Ukkestad v. RBS Asset Finance, Inc., issued on March 16, 2015, may provide a way to fund a revocable trust that’s as easy as 1, 2 . . . (see below). The ...

Recently named the 2026 Community's Choice Award Winner for Best Realtor in Reno, NV, Richard Berman continues earning recognition for his expertise in probate real estate, senior transitions, and ...