Introduction
Introduction
-
Executors might be pleasantly surprised to find that they won't need to conduct a whole probate court proceeding.
-
Summary Probate for "Small Estates"
Can your estate save time and money by using shortened "summary probate" procedures?
Working With a Probate Lawyer
Working With a Probate Lawyer
-
I'm The Executor - Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer?
Many executors are able to wrap up an estate themselves, without hiring a probate lawyer.
-
Paying a Probate Lawyer: Costs & 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.
-
Choosing a Good Probate Lawyer
It's a good idea to spend some time interviewing a few probate lawyers before you settle on one.
-
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.
The Probate Process
The Probate Process
-
Steps in the Probate Process: An Overview
Here's a roadmap of the common steps involved in the probate process.
-
Filing the Will with the Probate Court
If there's a will, you can't start a probate case until you file it with the court.
-
What Assets Must Go Through Probate?
Lots of assets, including real estate and retirement accounts, may not need to go through probate.
-
Ancillary Probate: More Proceedings in Another State?
Any probate lawyer will tell you that the only thing worse than regular probate is ancillary probate, which may be necessary when estate assets are held in more than one state.