We constantly hear from advisors that we should plan our affairs in such a way as to avoid probate. What does the phrase mean and what property is subject to the probate process? What planning is ...

No, not all wills go into probate. Whether a will must go through probate depends on various factors, such as the type and value of the deceased's assets, how those assets were owned, and the specific ...

We ask estate planning experts how to avoid probate. Because trust us, you don't want your assets to end up there.

Michelle Ogata, Principal Attorney at Estate Planning Partners Hawaii, recently joined Kay Mukagawa of Engel and Volkers for a brand new edition of Living Akamai to shed light on probate and how to ...

Unlike a will, a living trust does not go through probate, which can save time and reduce legal costs. This can help streamline the process of distributing assets to designated beneficiaries without ...

The probate system is “almost universally corrupt,” extracts “unconscionable profits” and is controlled by “local party bosses” primarily for grift and political gain. At least that’s how Norman Dacey ...