Intestacy occurs when someone dies without a will, leaving their estate to be distributed according to probate court ...

If you die without a will, your assets will be distributed according to the laws of your state that pertain to that situation, known as intestacy laws.

Probate Initiation: An interested party, often a family member or creditor, petitions the probate court to open an intestate estate. Appointment of Administrator: The court appoints an administrator ...

Industry jargon can turn understandable concepts into stumbling blocks. Here are simplified explanations, definitions and uses for some estate planning tools.

The case of Zappos owner Tony Hsieh, the late billionaire who was initially believed to have died intestate, without a valid will, took an unexpected turn when an apparent original will surfaced years ...

Having an estate plan in place that addresses one's current family circumstances is imperative. The consequences could be dire if a client does not have a will in place or if his existing will does ...