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Avoiding Probate and Estate Planning
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Planning Your Real Property Transfers Can Save Your Family Money
by Jeff Burtka, Attorney · George Mason University Law School
Learn how to keep your real estate out of probate and save time and money for your loved ones. ... Read more
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Understanding Transfer on Death Deeds
by Jennie Lin, Attorney · Harvard Law School
How to protect one of your most significant assets—your home—from probate. ... Read more
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What Is the Estate Tax and How Much Will You Pay?
by Jeff Burtka, Attorney · George Mason University Law School
Not everyone needs to worry about estate tax. Are you one of the few who do? ... Read more
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What Kind of Estate Plan Do You Need?
by Jeff Burtka, Attorney · George Mason University Law School
Which estate planning documents you'll need depends on your life circumstances. ... Read more
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What Can an Estate Planning Attorney Do for You?
by Jeff Burtka, Attorney · George Mason University Law School
Find out how an estate planning lawyer can help you with your specific estate planning goals. ... Read more
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What is Probate and How Does It Work?
by Jennie Lin, Attorney · Harvard Law School
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
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Why You Should Avoid Probate
by Jennie Lin, Attorney · Harvard Law School
The main reasons people go out of their way to avoid the probate process. ... Read more
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Trusts & Estates: Finding a Good Lawyer
With a little research, you can find an estate planning attorney that will be a good fit for you. ... Read more
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Life Estates
by Betsy Simmons Hannibal, Attorney
A life estate allows lifetime use of a home before it passes to the final beneficiaries. Learn more about how it works. ... Read more
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What Does Per Stirpes Mean?
by Jennie Lin, Attorney · Harvard Law School
Per stirpes is a way of leaving property to inheritors. Find out what per stirpes means and if it’s the right choice for you. ... Read more