Inheritance Funding reports probate delays can arise from will disputes, incomplete documents, complex assets, outstanding debts, and executor issues.

Can You Settle an Estate Without Probate? In certain situations, it is possible to settle an estate without going through probate. Assets held in joint ownership, assets with named beneficiaries (such ...

Probate is the legal process of distributing your loved one’s assets and paying any remaining debts. The person responsible — the executor or administrator — will open a probate case. It can start 30 ...

California's statewide special election is Tuesday and early voting is already underway. The special election is for Proposition 50. Voters will decide if California's Congressional districts should ...

Ultimately, creating a trust is about clarity and control. It helps ensure your estate is handled efficiently, privately and according to your personal values.

Married couples often assume shared finances mean mutual decisions, but as one reader’s question shows, that’s not always how ...

Probate is the legal process of distributing your loved one's assets and paying any remaining debts. The person responsible - the executor or administrator - will open a probate case. It can start 30 ...