Unless your loved one puts their estate into a living trust or similar legal arrangement, the fact of the matter is that their assets will likely need to pass through probate when they die. Probate is ...

It’s easy to create a plan to pass financial accounts directly to heirs before you die and avoid the probate process after death. All you have to do is complete a form from your financial institution ...

MIAMI, FL – July 31, 2025 – Inheriting a home after the death of a loved one is one of the most common and emotionally charged situations many families face. Yet few people know what to do when legal ...

Q: I inherited a home with my siblings. The house is old and is not worth much. It’s also not in a good area of town. My dad had no will, so we have to pay for an attorney to put it through probate.

About half of all states now let real estate owners transfer properties at death using beneficiary/transfer on death deeds. The deeds are less costly to draft than living trusts. They're also flexible ...

Matias Baker Masucci reveals secrets behind million-dollar estates, speaking for the dead, and protecting vulnerable families in probate real estate. I speak for those who can no longer speak for ...

Q: I enjoyed reading your recent article on the differences between using a will and a quitclaim deed in order to pass property to heirs or family members. I'm writing to ask about my 91-year-old ...