Inheritance Funding reports the average estate settlement takes 6-12 months, but debts and disputes can extend the process to ...

In Gaddy v. Fenenbock (In re Est. of Fenenbock), a probate court entered an order directing the independent executor of an estate to make a partial distribution of assets from the residuary clause in ...

Understanding when and why to review your estate plan can mean the difference between your wishes being honored and your family facing unnecessary complications during an already difficult time.

In a groundbreaking decision that could reshape the landscape of California estate law, the Court of Appeal in the Second District Division Four has ruled in favor of trustee David Henry Simon, ...

Probate is a legal procedure through which a deceased individual's estate is administered and distributed. The probate process commences when the deceased individual's representative, known as the ...

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 ...

Most of us want to preserve or grow our wealth. One crucial aspect of wealth management is creating a holistic financial plan that includes your estate and tax strategy. By employing effective estate ...