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The probate court case alleges Walshe, who had been disinherited by his father, destroyed the will and took control of his ...

Walker County Circuit Clerk Susan Odom is retiring Friday, Feb. 27, while chief probate clerk and former county attorney ...

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Q: If I create a revocable trust and put my financial assets in it, do I have to file a separate income tax return for the trust? Do I have to include my house and my auto in the trust? A: Some ...

A grant of probate is a document which confirms the executor of a will has the authority to deal with the deceased’s assets. In the majority of cases, you will need to apply for a grant of probate. If ...

This past spring, a court filing in Tony Hsieh’s probate case was a legal stunner: It showed the late former Zappos chief had left a will. Since then, however, the surprising turn of events has only ...

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As the air turns crisp and pumpkins appear on porches, our thoughts turn — if only briefly — to the mysterious and sometimes spooky side of life ... and death. While ghosts, ghouls and haunted houses ...

Losing a loved one is never easy. Along with the emotional weight, there are often financial questions that need quick answers. One of the most common sources of confusion is what happens to a ...