Probate is the legal process of proving the validity of someone’s will. So, that means when a property is in probate, there are various legal maneuvers that the inheritors of the property, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Application for Probate required for the estate of a deceased person prior to ...

It’s easy to create a plan to pass financial accounts directly to heirs before you die and avoid the probate process after death. All you have to do is complete a form from your financial institution ...

Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person's estate is settled. This includes validating their will (if any), paying off debts, and distributing assets as per the will or state law if ...

Local residents can learn the best ways to navigate the probate legal process during a probate and estate planning summit hosted by the Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office. The summit will be ...

Key steps, taxes and family considerations of inherited property.