Dedicated estate-planning and probate attorney Michael Smith, founder of Smith Barid, LLC, warns that families often face unexpected tax liabilities during probate due to overlooked income, capital ...
Probating an estate is an expensive, time-consuming and sometimes adversarial affair. It is possible, and sometimes advisable, to avoid probate. With the help of an estate planner and, perhaps, an ...
Can You Settle an Estate Without Probate? In certain situations, it is possible to settle an estate without going through probate. Assets held in joint ownership, assets with named beneficiaries (such ...
Probate court is a specialized type of court that deals with the property and debts of a person who has died. The primary function of probate court is to ensure that a decedent's estate is distributed ...
SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EstateExec™, the leading online software for estate executors and their lawyers, has added significant new AI capabilities to its flagship ...