Jennie Lin
Attorney · Harvard Law School
Understanding Transfer on Death Deeds
How to protect one of your most significant assets—your home—from probate. ... READ MORE
What Is a Living Trust?
Get answers to common questions about revocable living trusts. ... READ MORE
Quick and Easy Probate Options for Small Estates
If your estate is small, the probate process might be short, quick, and relatively painless. Learn whether your estate qualifies. ... READ MORE
What is Probate and How Does It Work?
What will the probate process look like? It depends on your state, the size of your estate, and whether you've taken action to protect your property from probate. ... READ MORE
Why You Should Avoid Probate
The main reasons people go out of their way to avoid the probate process. ... READ MORE
Witnesses to a Will
Two witnesses must sign your will, and they must meet a few requirements. ... READ MORE
Necessary Will Provisions
A valid will can be very simple or very complex, but you'll likely see the following provisions in a typical will. ... READ MORE
Do Retirement Benefits Go Through Probate?
If you want to keep your retirement accounts out of probate, check your beneficiary designations. ... READ MORE
Does Jointly Owned Property Go Through Probate?
When one co-owner dies, some forms of joint ownership allow the property to pass to the other co-owners without probate. ... READ MORE
How to Make a Living Will
Steps for creating your living will and the important decisions you’ll need to make. ... READ MORE