When a person dies without proper planning, their estate enters a public legal process that can last months—sometimes years—draining time, money, and privacy.

Jehan Crump-Gibson is an accomplished attorney and founder of her own law firm, Greal Lakes Legal Group, PLLC, specializing in business, real estate, and probate law. With over 16 years of experience, ...

A Living Trust Protects You While You’re Alive One of the most misunderstood advantages of a revocable living trust is that it works while you are still living. If you become sick, disabled, or unable ...

Get started to see how well you understand the benefits of planning for the future and ensuring your final wishes are carried out efficiently and privately. And don't worry if you miss an answer; you ...

Can You Settle an Estate Without Probate? In certain situations, it is possible to settle an estate without going through probate. Assets held in joint ownership, assets with named beneficiaries (such ...

One of the biggest mistakes people make is naming minor children as beneficiaries on accounts and policies. The thought is "I'll avoid probate court because I have beneficiaries named and they'll get ...

Probate is a largely misunderstood but generally feared concept. Over half of the respondents to a recent study said that they have no idea about the costs involved in probate, and that they perceive ...

When a loved one dies, the last thing you want to think about is the headache, time and expense of going to Probate Court to settle the estate. There are several ways to avoid probate in Arizona. The ...