It’s easy to create a plan to pass financial accounts directly to heirs before you die and avoid the probate process after death. All you have to do is complete a form from your financial institution ...

In past weeks this weekly column has written about why you want to own your real estate until you pass away and the potential downfalls if you give your real estate to your kids before your death.

One of the most common concerns I hear from families dealing with a loved one's passing is frustration over how long probate ...

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

“FIRE YOUR BOSS!” That appealing advertisement no doubt caught the attention of thousands of New York Times readers on March 22. Next, they read, “Now you can work for yourself and profit from real ...

We ask estate planning experts how to avoid probate. Because trust us, you don't want your assets to end up there.

Next Avenue recently asked readers to tell us the estate planning questions they’d like us to answer. We’re now back with the experts’ views on the top question on your mind, plus — as a bonus — their ...

About half of all states now let real estate owners transfer properties at death using beneficiary/transfer on death deeds. The deeds are less costly to draft than living trusts. They're also flexible ...

In Part 1 of our series, “When Life Changes: Navigating Real Estate After a Loss,” we explored what happens to real estate in Manitoba after a loved one passes — including how probate impacts the ...