Whether enforcing a divorce decree or signing a will, the answers underscore the importance of acting promptly and ...

Govt removes probate of will requirement; Do you still need to do probate of will voluntarily for succession planning? Know ...

Probate can feel like stepping into a maze of legal paperwork, court deadlines and emotional decisions, often at one of life’s more difficult moments. Families suddenly find themselves juggling ...

Soto Law Group has published a comprehensive new article, “Newport Beach Probate – How Long It Takes and What It Really Costs,” offering a detailed look into the probate process in Orange County, ...

In 2025, local judges made rulings about city gun laws, school voucher programs and legal immunity in the 2024 cyberattack.

You can be a "good" executor, even though carrying out someone's final wishes from their estate can be challenging.

If the goal is to help children bypass probate, a living trust is only part of the strategy, not a catchall bucket for every asset. Some accounts and policies already have built-in ways to sidestep ...

Key Takeaways Texas probate can take 2-24 months, with delays often costing families $800-$2,000 monthly in vacant home expenses while urgent care needs arise immediately Small Estate Affidavits ...

When a veteran dies, the government relies solely on the next of kin and beneficiary information on file. If that information ...

How can families plan ahead to protect their assets, support loved ones, and ensure their wishes are honored? On this week’s LIFE Ahead, host Sandy Thomson welcomes Heidi B. Adair and Phillip E. Houk ...

Dear Liz: When I retired, I had a small 401 (k) with about $12,000 in it. Instead of rolling that money into an IRA, I took a distribution and paid taxes on it. I had no immediate need for the ...