Monthly Archives: July 2026
How Soon After A Family Member’s Death Should You Open The Estate For Probate?
The time it takes for an estate to settle after the decedent’s surviving relatives open the estate in probate court varies. Most people’s estates settle in less than a year, but if there are disputes over debts or over the validity of the will, it can take longer. We have all read news stories… Read More »
Potentially Exempt Transfers
Generosity is its own reward, but it has plenty of other rewards. When someone gives a gift of money or some other item with a large amount of use value or exchange value, the giver gets the feels, and the recipient gets financial relief, at least temporarily. Even though it is tacky to brag… Read More »