
When a deceased owner has left a will, the document must be probated. The etymology of this word, “probate” is from the Latin verb, “probare”, which means to try, test, prove, or examine, and this term means that the document must be proven as valid. Usually, probating an estate of a deceased owner is quick and painless, unless there are one or more heirs contesting the contents of the will. Probate problems can cause a delay of several months or more if the inheritances are contested. These delays may cause problems for family members who are inheriting real estate or other valuable items they do not want or cannot keep, and fiduciary loans or Continue reading “Dealing with Inheritance Issues”








