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Many executors don't understand the probate process and leave the tasks to the lawyer. While the executor has a fiduciary duty to protect the heirs' interests, does the lawyer? It depends on your state.

Although a will is one of the most common estate planning tools available, many are often unsure of what it is or what it does. Learn more about why you should have one.

Being the executor of an estate is not a task to take lightly. An executor is the person responsible for managing the administration of a deceased individual's estate.

Although it is true that a living trust has several benefits, it is not the panacea for an allegedly inevitable and costly probate experience. This article will discuss those benefits and compare them with a typical Probate experience in Connecticut.

I heard about something called a “Lady Bird deed” that could be useful if I need to apply for Medicaid. What exactly is it and why is it named that?...

In general, the probate process moves quickly if the estate has minimal assets and little debt. Larger estates can take anywhere from nine months to a few years, especially with problematic family dynamics.

Estate planning entails preparing your affairs for the future. While older adults might give more thought to estate planning, it is an essential tool at any age.

Now that the late Whitney Houston's only child, Bobbi Kristina, has herself died, what will happen to the estimated $20 million estate she was to inherit?  ...

What can I do if I believe that my brother used undue influence on our 95-year-old mother to get her to amend her trust? He took her to a lawyer to change the original trust, which split everything evenly between...