Probate

Learning that you’ve been disinherited – completely left out of a parent’s or other close loved one’s will – can be devastating. That’s particularly true if it comes as a surprise. Parents disinherit children for a variety of reasons. It generally comes down to one of...

Personal representatives of estates play a crucial role during probate. Their duties include managing the estate assets, paying outstanding debts and taxes and distributing assets according to the deceased’s will or state law. Given the significant responsibilities...