Can I Challenge a Will?

Can I Challenge a Will?

To challenge a will, there are legal avenues available to you. It is important to note that you can’t just challenge a will because you don’t like what’s in it. There has to be some sort of legal basis for your challenge, and you have to be prepared to present...
Common Probate Terms

Common Probate Terms

As you go through the process of probating an estate, you might come across some probate terms you are unfamiliar with, especially if you have never gone through the process before. Understanding some of this legal jargon will help to demystify the process and put you...
When Can an Estate Be Distributed to Heirs?

When Can an Estate Be Distributed to Heirs?

If you stand to inherit money or property after the death of a loved one, you might wonder how soon you can expect to receive your inheritance. Typically, the estate distribution of assets is one of the last steps the estate’s personal representative will take when...
What Does it Cost to Probate an Estate?

What Does it Cost to Probate an Estate?

One of the most common questions we receive from clients going through the probate process is how much they can expect probate to cost. There is not one easy answer as every case is different. You can estimate the estate to pay out anywhere from four to seven percent...