In Washington state, the probate process typically takes about six to nine months, but the length depends on the complexity of the estate and whether there are disputes among heirs. If you're ...

When a loved one passes away and you know you need to get the probate court involved, oftentimes people find themselves asking where they begin. Further, people often wonder if they must get an ...

My mom died just over a year ago, and I’m still knee-deep in probate. I’m barely average. The typical probate process to settle a will or the estate of somebody who dies without one takes 20 months, ...

Probate Initiation: An interested party, often a family member or creditor, petitions the probate court to open an intestate estate. Appointment of Administrator: The court appoints an administrator ...

Probate can be a lengthy and complex process, leaving executors eager to find ways to expedite it. Familiarizing yourself with the legal procedures and documentation required to settle an estate ...

After a death, settling a person’s estate typically triggers the probate process. This court proceeding, during which the estate is settled, ensures creditors are paid and any remaining assets are ...

Finding a valid will years later begs the question: is it too late? Let's imagine Sarah. While going through some old papers, she finds a notarized copy of a will that had been created by her neighbor ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Cody Barbo Probate, the ...

Probate is a legal process that occurs after someone passes away. It ensures that their assets are distributed according to their wishes or, in the absence of a will, according to state law. While ...