In our last column, we talked about some people's misguided attempts to avoid probate and how those so-called "shortcuts" can cause more problems, and cost more money, than if a family simply followed ...

One of the more useful estate planning tools for people wanting to avoid probate is a beneficiary deed. A beneficiary deed does for real property what a pay-on-death designation does for bank or ...

Part of planning for the future involves getting your estate in order, and determining who you want your assets to pass to when you die. If you have real estate property, and want it to transfer to ...

Without a will, your state probate court decides where your property goes after your death. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

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Delaware now allows homeowners to transfer real estate after death without probate, using a form available at county ...

disappear into attorney fees and court costs. I know Mom and Dad wouldn't have wanted that - or the delays. A friend of mine said she thought she remembered the Montana Legislature working on ...

Today we continue our discussion about deeds and real estate. I had a new client in the office this past week who had no estate planning documents in place, no will or trust and no financial or health ...

After a grantor passes away, becoming the trustee can be daunting, especially if you’re responsible for distributing property. Houses are among the most valuable assets in a family for financial and ...