Upon the passing of a loved one, there is a good chance that their estate will go through the probate process. Probate involves many things, but generally refers to the process […]

The primary responsibilities of an executor are to manage the property of an estate, pay outstanding debts and taxes of the estate, and distribute the remaining estate assets to the […]

If someone brings an action to contest a will, he or she is claiming that, for one reason or another, the will is invalid and should not be used in […]

Rhode Island estate law provides a shortcut in the probate process for smaller estates. It is a simplified probate process that allows for an easier transfer of property to the […]

While you may have vaguely heard of the term “probate”, you may very well have no idea what it actually refers to. Yes, it does involve distributing the property of […]

The conversation about a person’s last wishes can be an awkward one for both the individual who is the topic of conversation and his or her loved ones. The end […]

Most people are aware that probate should be avoided if at all possible. It is an expensive, time-consuming process that exposes your family’s private matters to public scrutiny via the […]

When creating a trust, it is common practice that the person doing the estate planning will name themselves as trustee and will appoint a successor trustee to handle matters once […]

If you’re involved in settling a loved one’s estate, you may come across the curious word “ademption”. Ademption describes what happens when something designated in a will no longer exists. […]

Will – a written document specifying a person’s wishes concerning his or her property distribution upon his or her death. In order to be enforced by a court of law, […]