Before paying for complex avoidance strategies or leaving your family to navigate a mess, find out what probate looks like ...

A new law lets Delaware homeowners pass property to heirs without probate, helping avoid tangled titles and costly legal ...

The probate of a simple will that leaves property in equal shares to two people should not take more than a few months.

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If you will, allow us to present the hypothetical case of Pete Moneywise, a married, 78-year-old father of three who wants to ...

Maybe you’ve heard of “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.” It’s a guide to proactively downsizing your stuff while you ...

It’s like the spare tire in your car — useful if something unexpected happens, but not what you want to drive on every day.

All three counties will begin recording Transfer on Death deeds using a standardized form on Dec. 5. Here's what that means ...

After you die, the fate of your checking account typically depends on the account's ownership, whether it's a joint account ...

Inheriting a parent’s house can be emotional and complex. Learn more about probate, taxes, and whether you should sell or rent an inherited house in this guide.

Actor Chadwick Boseman became a household name after his role as King T’Challa in Marvel’s “The Black Panther.” The ...

Montgomery County Probate Judge JC Love was at JAG High School reminding students of the importance of voting.