Probate is a court supervised legal process that occurs after someone passes away. Generally, when this happens they leave behind assets and liabilities; e.g., last month’s bills haven’t been paid (liabilities) and decedent (person who has died) leaves behind a car and other property that they own (assets). The liabilities and other claims against the estate must be resolved and assets... Read More

For various reasons, it is common for individuals to put off creating their will and other estate planning documents. Many believe that they do not have sufficient assets to warrant the creation of a will, that enlisting the help of an attorney is simply too expensive or that planning for one’s death is an unpleasant topic that they wish to avoid. However, there are numerous pressing reasons... Read More