Probate eats up lots of time and money, but there are ways to avoid it. Here are 7 expert tips.

Inheritance Funding reports that probate delays can be minimized by personal representatives through clear communication, timely document handling, and organized estate management.

Quick Read Probate attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of estate value. Some estates lose over $100,000 to court ...

One of the most effective tools in the estate planning process is a trust, which can offer significant advantages-including the ability to bypass the often lengthy and costly probate process. Trusts, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. About 70% of U.S. adults don’t have a will or trust, according to ...

We constantly hear from advisors that we should plan our affairs in such a way as to avoid probate. What does the phrase mean and what property is subject to the probate process? What planning is ...

When someone dies, even seemingly simple assets like bank accounts can become complicated fast. Whether those funds can get ...

Many people assume that creating a Last Will and Testament is the final step in protecting their family and their assets.

When you die, estate planners say, one of the finest gifts you can leave your heirs is a plan for avoiding probate. Probate is a legal process that distributes a dead person’s assets and settles their ...