Quick Read Probate attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of estate value. Some estates lose over $100,000 to court ...

Many people assume that creating a Last Will and Testament is the final step in protecting their family and their assets.

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

When someone dies, their bank accounts do not always have to go through probate before the money becomes accessible. Many accounts pass directly to a named beneficiary through tools like ...