Sometimes, not always, when a person dies — even if they left a will — a legal process called probate ensues. Probate is ...

When a person dies with a will, their estate must usually undergo probate. This is the process by which the will is proven to be valid. As part of this process, the probate court will appoint an ...

Huron County interviewed three candidates for county treasurer Dec. 16 but made no decision while awaiting background and ...

There has been “a seismic shift” towards mediating disputes over wills and inheritance rather than going to court, a ...

Probate is a legal process where a court validates a deceased person's will and ensures that the transfer of ownership to heirs is legitimate. In the context of ranches, the author suggests that ...

My sister has written to me, saying she is upset that I had mentioned paying off some of my debts with dad’s inheritance. I ...

Lady Bird deeds offer Texans a way to transfer a home without probate while protecting it from Medicaid estate recovery. Here’s how they work and what to consider.

When someone dies, their home can be frozen in lengthy estate administration. In the most protracted cases, wills are ...

From art ownership disputes to gallery closures, partner splits and museum thefts, here are the art world controversies that ...