After a death, settling a person’s estate typically triggers the probate process. This court proceeding, during which the ...

Probate can feel like stepping into a maze of legal paperwork, court deadlines and emotional decisions, often at one of life’s more difficult moments. Families suddenly find themselves juggling ...

Probate court is a specialized type of court that deals with the property and debts of a person who has died. The primary function of probate court is to ensure that a decedent's estate is distributed ...

Probate is a largely misunderstood but generally feared concept. Over half of the respondents to a recent study said that they have no idea about the costs involved in probate, and that they perceive ...

A judge in Broward’s probate division describes new rules that make it easier to handle loved ones’ estates without hiring lawyers.

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. SungardenInvestment.com, former investment advisor and fund manager. Estate planning is an often overlooked topic during the ...

Probate can seem daunting and complex, especially when navigating the intricacies of Michigan law. In 2025, understanding the current landscape of Michigan’s probate law is more important than ever, ...

Lawyer and Capital Advisor Alejandro R. Hernandez Repositions ARH Global Advisors Around Probate, Real Estate Economics, and Family Wealth Strategy LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 ...