Have you ever wondered why settling an estate can take months, or even years, even when there is a clear will and no disputes among beneficiaries? Many people expect probate to be a straightforward ...

At the 2024 WealthCounsel Symposium, Craig Hersch, Attorney at The Sheppard Law Firm, highlights the often-overlooked importance of income tax planning in probate and trust administration. He shares ...

Poor estate planning can cost heirs more than expected. Explore how wills, probate, taxes and more impact inheritance and ...

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 ...