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Are You Responsible for Your Deceased Spouse’s Medical Bills?

August 29, 2023 | Ann H. Larkin | Probate

After the death of a spouse, the surviving spouse will inevitably receive bills from hospitals and rehabilitation facilities…

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How Long Do Creditors Have to Make a Claim Against an Estate

July 6, 2023 | Ann H. Larkin | Probate

Many people assume that creditors have one year from the date of death to make a claim against an estate. However, in Virgin…

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Guide to the Probate Process and How It Works

June 15, 2023 | Nathan R. Olansen | Probate

Probate, the official process of authorizing a will, can take several months to a couple of years. If you have a large estat…

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How To Fund Revocable Trusts At Death And Avoid Probate

November 3, 2021 | John T. Midgett | Probate

How property is titled determines in large part the manner in which that property will be transferred upon the owner’s death…

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Personal Liability for Debts of a Deceased Family Member

September 10, 2019 | John T. Midgett | Probate

Are you worried about the financial implications of the death of a parent or other family member? Have you received a call f…

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The Insolvent Probate Estate

October 23, 2018 | John T. Midgett | Probate

One of the most important decisions to make after someone dies is how to administer their probate estate. Many times family…

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If You Die Without a Will What Happens to Your Assets?

June 22, 2018 | Stephanie C. Smith | Probate

Over the years, many clients, neighbors, friends, and family members have asked me what would happen to their assets if they…

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Must Retirement Accounts Be Used to Pay Debts After Death?

April 30, 2018 | Ann H. Larkin | Probate

When a person dies owning a 401(k) or an IRA, must these accounts be used to pay the decedent’s debts, or are they exempt fr…

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Frequently Asked Probate Questions

February 19, 2018 | Stephanie C. Smith | Probate

Clients who are appointed to handle a loved one’s estate often feel overwhelmed upon the death of their loved one. The proba…

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