When planning for the transfer of assets after death, two terms come up often: probate and trust. Probate is the ...

Probating an estate is an expensive, time-consuming and sometimes adversarial affair. It is possible, and sometimes advisable, to avoid probate. With the help of an estate planner and, perhaps, an ...

Probate can be a real headache, and it’s something most folks want to dodge if they can. It’s not just about the red tape; it’s also about the time and money it can eat up. Plus, who wants ...

The probate process gets a bad reputation, but it's the reality many families will face, and it's a process that can function well for some small estates. [ Read: How to Prepare to Be an Executor ...

We constantly hear from advisors that we should plan our affairs in such a way as to avoid probate.

Seeking answers about probate? Our guide covers all you need to know, from fees to the steps for navigating the process of handling a deceased person's estate.

Michelle Ogata, Principal Attorney at Estate Planning Partners Hawaii, recently joined Kay Mukagawa of Engel and Volkers for a brand new edition of Living Akamai to shed light on probate and how ...