After losing a loved one, you might wonder if you have to go through Missouri probate. For small estate, there may be simplified procedures that streamline the process. This can reduce the costs and have fewer court requirements along with it. If the decedent planned well, you may be able…
If you are looking for ways to avoid probate court in Missouri, joint ownership is one way to go about it. Probate can be challenging, and a lot of people look for ways to avoid it. If you want to learn more about what probate is and ways to avoid…
Estate administration is the legal process of managing and distributing the assets of a deceased person. Probate is related to this because it is the specific court-supervised part of estate administration. The probate court oversees this process, and the estate administration involves gathering the assets, paying the debts and taxes,…
Dealing with debt after a loved one has passed can be difficult, but understanding the probate process is crucial to ensure proper distribution of assets. With our in-depth knowledge of estate planning and probate, Mark Harford Law is here to help you every step of the way. In this article,…
One of the most frequent questions that estate planners get is, “How do I avoid probate?” There are plenty of estate planning strategies for avoiding probate. For example, trust assets can be distributed outside of probate. Another method of keeping property intact without going through probate is through joint ownership….
Also known as an executor or administrator, a personal representative is Missouri’s name for a person who handles the distribution of an estate throughout the probate process. There are other tasks to complete as well, and understanding the obligations of a personal representative can help through the process. What is…
Most people know that they should avoid probate, but not why. One of the biggest reasons to avoid probate is to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. However, when an estate goes through probate, its distribution is left up to the court. Plus, it’s a public…
Going through the probate process is typically the last thing you want to go through after your loved one passes away – especially if he or she dies without a will. A Last Will and Testament greatly simplifies the probate process, but what happens if there is no will? Probate…
Many people don’t think about probate until they’re going through it themselves. It can be a complicated process, so many fail to properly plan their estate to avoid putting their loved ones through probate. However, what many don’t know is how much an estate needs to be worth in order…
Probate law is often confusing. On top of the emotional toll of a loved one’s death, you must also deal with the process of handling their estate. Even an estate with a carefully crafted will may require probate, and that’s when it can be helpful to know the different types…
