Probate in Pennsylvania is likely to take at least several months and not uncommonly more than a year. Many factors can influence the time required to usher an estate through Pennsylvania. The ...

How to open probate in Washington State when there is a will: In Washington State, when there is a valid Will and heirs are cooperative, opening probate is typically a straightforward process. It all ...

When someone passes away in California and leaves behind assets, probate isn’t just a formality — it’s the law. But before anything happens in probate court, there’s a critical first step that many ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

How do you determine whether a case should be heard in state court or federal court? Lawsuits can be filed in either state or federal court, depending on where the litigants live or do business, the ...

Jehan Crump-Gibson is an accomplished attorney and founder of her own law firm, Greal Lakes Legal Group, PLLC, specializing in business, real estate, and probate law. With over 16 years of experience, ...