How long after a Probate judge signs off on a probate estate can heirs to the estate contest it or bring it to superior court in Charleston South Carolina?

The answer will depend upon the laws where the person lived (or owned property) and the circumstances of the estate. There are volumes written to assist executors with the overview of the process and...

Hi,We have been married for six years and no kids. We both brought our own houses before we met and eventually I lived at her house and tenants lived at mine. I contributed to her mortgage and...

Generally, yes. If the decedent owned any property the estate must be probated in order for title to pass to the heirs. You should seek the advice of an attorney who specializes in probate. The...

Generally, no. The heirs cannot individually sell their interests until the estate has been probated. The estate must be probated in order for legal title to the property to vest in the heirs. Once...

It varies from state to state. Most states have a minimum amount of time for an estate to remain open. This is to insure that all creditors have an opportunity to file claims against the estate....