Four Steps to Stop Mail Addressed to a Deceased Person

Four Steps to Stop Mail Addressed to a Deceased Person

Once you have been appointed the executor or personal representative of a deceased loved one’s probate estate, or when you step in as the successor trustee of the loved one’s trust, one of the first things you should do is to notify the post office of the death and...
Why You May Still Have to Open a Legal Probate Proceeding

Why You May Still Have to Open a Legal Probate Proceeding

Probate is the legal process for recognizing the validity of a person’s will after their death and appointing the nominated decision maker. This person, also known as an executor or personal representative, administers the deceased person’s estate and ensures that...