by Knee Law | Mar 10, 2022 | Probate, The Probate Process
Should I Try to Avoid Probate for My Estate? About 55% of Americans die without any type of will or estate plan in place. When an estate has to go through probate, court and attorney fees may cost heirs from 3% to 8% of the estate’s value, and the process can... by Knee Law | Jan 3, 2022 | Probate, The Probate Process
How You Can Pay Debts By Selling Assets During Probate When someone dies, their estate can be taken through the probate process, which mainly involves authenticating a decedent’s will, appointing an executor, and paying off any remaining debts. The total number... by Knee Law | Dec 10, 2021 | Probate, The Probate Process
What You Should Know About Disputing Debt Claims During Probate Once someone dies, their estate will be taken through the probate process to ensure that the person’s last will and testament is properly carried out, after which a debt claim could be made. It... by Knee Law | Nov 11, 2021 | Probate, The Probate Process
What Are Common Reasons for Probate Disputes? The average will takes about six to nine months to go through probate court. However, if there are disputes, this process can drag out for years. If you want to keep your heirs from dealing with the stress of a lengthy... by Knee Law | Sep 13, 2021 | Probate, The Probate Process
Tips for Preventing Sibling Disputes During the Probate Process The average probate takes around nine months, but it can be extended even longer when heirs start disagreeing. An unfortunate reality of estate planning is that some siblings end up arguing about how... by Knee Law | Aug 28, 2021 | Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Probate
One big reason that people draw up revocable living trusts is that they want to avoid the probate process. Probate is a court-supervised process that can take several months, or even years, to complete. Then your will is a matter of public record for everyone to see....