When someone designates you as the executor of his or her will, you become the administrator of his or her probate estate when (s)he dies. This makes you a fiduciary. As FindLaw explains, this means that you represent the estate and its beneficiaries, i.e., the heirs....
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What can cause delay during probate?
Probate is not always a long process even though many people think that it is. A simple estate can often move through the process quickly. However, complex estates will usually take more time. According to SmartAsset, you can usually tell how long probate will take...
Steps to take after a loved one dies
When a loved one dies, the remaining family members and friends go through a variety of emotions and feelings. Many people are unsure of what steps to take in dealing with the decedent’s estate, and there is often confusion when it comes to figuring out how to...
Is Probate Always Necessary In California?
If you’ve just lost a family member, you are likely trying to work through your own grief and be there for those that you love. During a difficult time like this, it can feel especially burdensome to tend to the legal matters related to the decedent’s estate....
Why avoiding probate can be so beneficial
Estate planning is about far more than directing inheritance to heirs and minimizing taxes. For individuals who do not take proactive measures, loved ones may end up enduring a process known as probate. Probate is the court-supervised process of transferring a...