Recent Posts in the Probate Category

• How to Avoid Probate in Pennsylvania
  Jul 25, 2023
  Probate, a legal term often tossed around in discussions about estate planning, can be a complex and daunting process for many. Essentially, it is the ...
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• How to Avoid Probate & Why You Should
  May 16, 2018
  Probate court proceedings are known for being notoriously long, complicated, and expensive. The probate process typically lasts six to nine months, ...
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• Does the probate of a will always mean an invasion of privacy?
  Mar 21, 2016
  By default, a probate is a public proceeding. However, a recent story illustrates that creative approaches can be taken even when a will is involved. ...
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• What is the average cost and duration of a probate proceeding?
  Sep 4, 2015
  On behalf of Scaringi Law posted in Estate Planning on Friday, September 4, 2015. As we've discussed on many occasions, payable-on-death accounts ...
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• Can non-probate assets get caught up in a probate dispute?
  Jun 15, 2015
  On behalf of Scaringi Law posted in Estate Planning on Monday, June 15, 2015. Why does probate take so long? One reason is that the probate court ...
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• Can an estate planning attorney help with non-probate assets?
  Jun 5, 2015
  On behalf of Scaringi Law posted in Estate Planning on Friday, June 5, 2015. A recent article reminds us of the importance of coordinating beneficiary ...
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• Could life insurance, a non-probate asset, still end up in court?
  Mar 6, 2015
  On behalf of Scaringi Law posted in Estate Planning on Friday, March 6, 2015. Although real property may be the most visible type of inheritance, ...
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• Deciding between wills and trusts when estate planning
  Dec 31, 2014
  On behalf of Scaringi Law posted in Estate Planning on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. In the previous blog titled "Estate planning is a valuable tool ...
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