More Articles by Mary Randolph
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How Can a Will Be Contested or Challenged in Court?
It's usually difficult to successfully challenge a will--but it happens.
The “Executor” of a Trust: The Successor Trustee
The person who serves as the "executor" of a living trust is called the "successor trustee."
How a Special Needs Trust Works
Special needs trusts can make sure a beneficiary with a disability can inherit from family while staying eligible for important government benefits.
How Does Divorce Affect a Will?
Does a former spouse still inherit from the estate? Depends on where you live.
What Will The Probate Lawyer Do?
You don't have to turn everything over to a lawyer—these days, legal services are available a la carte, which can save on legal fees.
What Property Is in the Living Trust?
If you're administering a living trust, first you need to find out what property was actually held in the trust.
Summary Probate for "Small Estates"
Can your estate save time and money by using shortened "summary probate" procedures?
Paying a Probate Lawyer: Costs and Types of Fees
There are several different ways to structure payments to a probate lawyer--be sure you pick the one that makes the most sense for your situation.
The Trustee's Duty to Invest Trust Assets
As a trustee handling other people's money, you must have an investment plan that complies with both the trust document and state law. This is the "prudent investor rule."
What Is a Living Trust?
Revocable living trusts, created to avoid the expense and delay of probate, are the most common kind of trust.