One of the essential steps in the probate process is filing an inventory of all the assets that are part of the estate. This job is the responsibility of the executor, and it’s often no small feat. It ...

When I first posted about Prince’s estate, I did not intend to continue providing updates. However, as administration of the estate continues, more and more opportunities arise to discuss how things ...

If you are the executor or administrator of someone's will, your job is to submit the will to the court for probate, if necessary, and to protect the deceased's property until all debts are paid and ...

Understand the importance of Estate Planning and Probate, including their definitions, how they interconnect, their special ...

Explore Probate Court, including its definition, key functions, actors, and the costs involved. Learn estate strategies to ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

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 ...