How Vehicles Are Handled in Probate
After a house, a car is often the most valuable piece of property a person owns. Cars can also have practical value as well as sentimental value. When you put this all together, it’s clear that how vehicles are handled in probate can be a key issue for an executor or...
Probate Mistakes: Three Scenarios You Want to Avoid
During probate, a court oversees the distribution of a person’s estate. It can be a complicated process, but proper estate planning can help it go smoothly. Unfortunately, many people don’t take advantage of the estate planning options available to them. According to...
Personal Property Probate: Paying the Creditors of an Estate
If you’re the beneficiary of an estate, you might be expecting a nice inheritance – but don’t go spending that money quite yet. Before heirs can receive their inheritance, the estate’s creditors must be paid. This typically occurs during the probate process, and it...
What Long-Term Care Costs Mean for Estate Planning and Probate
Long-term care costs can devastate an estate. When a person dies owing money for long-term care, an lien may be put on any property the deceased owns, and a claim may be made against the estate. Here’s what you need to know about long-term care costs and personal...