Probate Court

Common roles of probate courts include: estate settlement procedures; archiving decedents' last Will; maintaining estate records; overseeing distribution of inheritance property; and recording name changes, adoptions, and guardianship.

A free seminar that explains the ins and outs of probate court will be conducted at the Royal Oak Senior Center on November 16.

Probate court handles legal matters governed by equity law. The definition of equity law is "an order which directs an individual to act or refrain from acting." It differs from court regulated laws pertaining to doctrines and statutes.

Judge Helen B. Bennet, the former judge of probate for Chester since 1989 recently stepped down to accept a position as a Connecticut Probate Court Administrator Staff Attorney.

Everyone is familiar with wills. But did you know that trusts are a far better way to protect your assets and your family's emotional health?

Are people that plead guilty to a crime held accountable? Either their record says, misdemeanor or felony. But, does the legal system have the power to truly hold them accountable always? The answer is, "No".

The appropriate method for changing your Will depends on the type of change you want to make. If you want to make a minor change, like adding a specific bequest, you might want to use a legal document called a Codicil.

A testamentary trust is a trust that is created as part of your Will, and that does not take effect until your death.

Have you ever been confused about the Florida Baker Act law? This article well answer a few questions you may have about this law.