Most people know exactly who they will leave their estate to when they pass away. If you have a spouse, he or she has the first right to your assets. After that, your children, relatives, and close ...
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Posted on May 31, 2012 By Matt Butterworth
There are many special cases in probate and this one is no exception. Yet after a lot of debate, the Supreme Court ruled on May 21 st, 2012, that the twin boys of a father who passed away will not ...
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Posted on May 30, 2012 By Matt Butterworth
If you are curious about a deceased relative, and want to know more about his or her past, the probate court is a great place to start. The probate court keeps records about every person who passes ...
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Posted on May 23, 2012 By Matt Butterworth
It makes an excellent movie screenplay: the elderly man hides his will and sends his children on a quest to retrieve it. The last words on his lips as he lies in bed are a clue. Then the search is ...
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Posted on May 21, 2012 By Matt Butterworth
The probate court is a very important element of the American justice system. Ever since the early years of civilization, ancestors have perished, leaving their fortunes to younger heirs. In many ...
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Posted on May 16, 2012 By Matt Butterworth
Probate courts are bustling with activity, because so many cases take place in these court rooms. While many people associate probate with the estate distribution of a decedent, this is not the only ...
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Posted on May 9, 2012 By Matt Butterworth
When you are the recipient of an estate in a probate procedure, there is a lot of paperwork and court-related activities involved. The process, which normally takes a few months, culminates when the ...
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Posted on May 2, 2012 By Matt Butterworth