Estate Law News

When someone dies, their property, debts, and final affairs are sorted out through a legal process called probate. Many families choose to hire a probate attorney to guide them through the [...]

Turning 18 is a milestone worth celebrating, but it comes with legal boundaries that most families often don't anticipate until they run into them.

For several years after the death of Tony Hsieh, the estate proceeded under the assumption that no will had been found. Then, in 2025, a priority mail envelope arrived at a Nevada law firm. [...]

Choosing a family member to serve as your executor can be cost-effective, but the role is time-consuming and can strain relationships. Having a lawyer as your executor can add expertise and [...]

Ted Turner has passed away at the age of 87. With his death comes the question that follows many high-profile estates: who gets the money? For Turner, however, alternately known as a [...]

Serving as an agent under a power of attorney? Learn your fiduciary duties, when authority begins, and how to keep records, avoid liability, handle co-agents, resign, and more.

Being excluded from probate can feel isolating, unfair, and overwhelming, especially while you are also grieving. However, the law provides meaningful protections and avenues for recourse.

Revocable living trusts serve purposes far beyond probate avoidance. Learn how trusts enable seamless financial management if the trustmaker becomes unable to manage their affairs, allowing [...]

When a person dies, their last will and testament is meant to provide clarity about how their estate will be distributed. But what happens when you believe that a loved one's will doesn't reflect [...]

If you use a public AI to brainstorm your will or summarize your attorney's advice, you voluntarily disclosing your private intentions to a third-party platform that can collect, store, and [...]