Explore formal probate, including its definition, necessity, key actors, process, benefits, and drawbacks. Learn strategies ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Ebony Howard is a certified public accountant and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor tax expert. She ...

When a loved one or friend passes away, the probate process in Missouri ensures that their estate is administered according to the law. However, this process can become complicated when claims are ...

As aging Americans increasingly require long-term care, estate law has become more critical than ever before … and no less complicated. New Kansas legislation requires a thorough examination of estate ...