When planning for the transfer of assets after death, two terms come up often: probate and trust. Probate is the ...

Understanding what probate of will entails is crucial when dealing and distributing someone’s assets when they die, but it can be a complex and complicated process. In this guide, we will aim to ...

Probate in Pennsylvania is likely to take at least several months and not uncommonly more than a year. Many factors can influence the time required to usher an estate through Pennsylvania. The ...

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 ...

Dear Len & Rosie, I have heard conflicting information about trusts vs. wills regarding probate. If you only have a will, does it have to go through probate in California? If so, how long does that ...

During probate, a person’s will is legally validated and an executor is named to administer the estate. Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may ...