You can report potential probate scams to your probate court. They can issue a special order to protect assets, require ...

Smart homeowners and realty investors use living trusts and joint tenancy to avoid costly probate proceedings. However, when most property owners die, their real estate must go through probate delays.

Are you a real estate agent looking for listings with little or no competition? Are you a home buyer searching for a below-market-price residence few other buyers know about? Can you keep a secret? If ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

I Used to Think a Will Was the Best Way to Pass Down an Inheritance. Here's Why I Now Think a Living Trust Is Better. The benefits of a living trust make it ideal for people who enjoy privacy and ...

Are you a real estate agent lookingfor listings with little or no competition? Are you a home buyer searching for a below-market-price residence few other buyers know about? Can you keep a secret? If ...

In Part 1 of our series, “When Life Changes: Navigating Real Estate After a Loss,” we explored what happens to real estate in Manitoba after a loved one passes — including how probate impacts the ...