Estate planning can be difficult. In addition to the fact that it may bring up some uncomfortable feelings – like grappling with one’s mortality – there is also the fact that it can be a complex legal ...

One of the major decisions you must make when having a will prepared is, "who will be your executor?" Before making such an important decision, it is a good idea to understand what the duties of an ...

Don't let the wrong executor derail your estate plan. Here are the seven worst mistakes people make when choosing an executor, and what to do instead.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Legal Corner answers viewers’ civil legal questions. QUESTION: My sister-in-law is executor for my father-in-law’s will. He received oil checks. He passed away and she is ...

Being named an executor of an estate likely means that you’ve lost someone close to you. Dealing with death is never easy and overseeing the estate can be complicated, but staying organized can help ...

A probate court can handle the distribution of an estate’s assets, but it’s not always an efficient process. What Is Probate? What Is Involved in Probate? How Long Will the Probate Process Take? Can ...

Prince's sister says the superstar musician had no known will and she's filed paperwork asking to be appointed executor of his estate.Tyka Nelson filed the paperwork Tuesday in Carver County probate ...