The complexity, cost and delays associated with the Probate process are not often discussed. The following are some of the reasons one should try to avoid utilizing a Last Will that needs to be admitted to Probate upon one's demise:
How to Avoid Probate
by Bryan Driscoll
Probate can be slow, public and costly. Here are the estate-planning tools that move your assets directly to the people you choose.
How the Probate Advance Process Works
by Best Lawyers
A probate advance, or inheritance advance, can give you access to part of your inheritance before probate resolves. Learn more about probate advances here.
What Is Probate Court: A Complete Guide
by Best Lawyers
This complete guide to probate court covers everything you need to know about the legal process of distributing a deceased person's assets.
What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Living Trust?
by Bryan Driscoll
A practical guide to wills, living trusts and how to choose the right plan for your estate.
What's The Difference Between Estates and Trusts?
by Best Lawyers
Read below to learn more about estates and trusts, including what sets them apart from each other.
Do You Need a Lawyer To Make a Will?
by Best Lawyers
Do you need a lawyer to make a will? In many cases, an attorney is not strictly required to create a will. However, a lawyer can provide valuable guidance.
Meeting Halfway
by Julia B. Meister
To resolve family and business disputes including wills, trusts, estates and more, mediation is often a more effective, gentler and cheaper option than litigation.
How To Avoid Five Common Estate and Elder Law Planning Mistakes
by Anthony J. Enea
Missteps in planning can jeopardize your wishes and financial security—here’s what to watch for.
How to Create a Will: Steps and Common Mistakes
by Best Lawyers
Learn how to create a will, the legal requirements and the mistakes to avoid when planning your estate.
The AI Search Revolution and How It Affects Legal Marketing
by Everett Sizemore
Why top-of-funnel traffic is under pressure.
Rules on Gifting Money to Family: What to Know
by Bryan Driscoll
Generosity often runs ahead of paperwork. Here's how to give to loved ones without surprising the IRS, your estate plan or your relationships.
Property Rights...and Wrongs
by Chad Cooper and Steven S. Kaufman
Winning a legal battle often boils down to finding and targeting the weakest part of an opponent’s case. Four recent real estate disputes in northeast Ohio are good examples.
What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need? How AI Can Help You Start
by Bryan Driscoll
A Texas-Sized Reputation
by Justin Smulison
Dan Sciano’s proven record of success and leadership has made him a highly sought-after plaintiff’s litigator in the Lone Star State.
The Dangers of Broad Scope Retainer Agreements
by Sara Collin
A group of lawyers in Florida were sued by their client for a mistake made by the client’s previous legal representation. The case raised many questions about attorney responsibility when inheriting clients from other lawyers.
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