Inheritance Funding reports the average estate settlement takes 6-12 months, but debts and disputes can extend the process to ...

What is the difference between a Will and a Trust? When it comes to planning for the future, you may be considering whether ...

Here's what happens to your bank account when you die, from joint ownership and beneficiaries to the probate process.

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 ...

Probate administration can be an overwhelming process for individuals who are managing the estate of a loved one who has passed away. In Missouri, like in many states, probate involves complex legal ...

A comprehensive plan can protect loved ones from legal disputes, minimize estate taxes, and preserve family harmony. Key components of an estate plan include a will, trusts, health care directives, ...

Q: My mother died in January 2023. My sister is the executor of her estate. When I enquire about what is going on with the probate, she gets hostile and says it's in probate court and she's waiting to ...

Although most people recognize a last will and testaments as the primary way to pass property upon death, a more powerful estate planning document, the revocable living trust, is becoming ...

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 ...