Monthly Archives: December 2023
Steps for Preparing an Estate Inventory for Probate
Preparing an estate inventory is one of the most crucial steps of the probate process. This is the job of the executor. An estate inventory is a list of a decedent’s assets. Often, preparing an estate inventory is not a small task. This process entails a number of steps. Fortunately, you don’t have to… Read More »
Warning Signs the Testator Chose the Wrong Executor
In probate law, an executor is the person in charge of settling a person’s estate after they die and carrying out their final wishes. To many, naming a spouse, adult child, or another close family member as the executor feels like the best thing to do. However, an executor does not have to be… Read More »
Common Problems That Arise During Probate
Often, after a person dies, the probate process must take place. Probate is the administration of a person’s estate. Some of the vital steps the personal representative takes during the probate process include gathering and managing estate assets, notifying beneficiaries and creditors about the probate process, evaluating estate assets, and paying debts and taxes…. Read More »