Estate & Probate
Estate and probate stories — inheritances, wills, guardianships, unexpected discoveries — carry real legal weight. We explain how these situations generally work, what documents matter, and what families typically need to know.
Estate & Probate · October 10, 2026
What Happens to Sportsbook Accounts and Winnings in Probate
A high-profile SEC matchup is drawing heavy betting action, which raises a quieter legal question: what happens to online sportsbook balances and open wagers wh
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Estate & Probate · October 10, 2026
Pro Bono Probate Help in Texas: What It Means for Families
A recent Legal Aid recognition in Northwest Texas highlights how free legal services can help families navigate complex estate and probate cases.
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Estate & Probate · October 7, 2026
Sticky Notes and Wills: Why Informal Inheritance Plans Backfire
Handwritten notes and family promises are fueling a rise in probate fights — here's what the law generally says about informal estate instructions.
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Estate & Probate · October 5, 2026
When Foreign Bond Deals Unwind: Estate Lessons for Investors
An early bond redemption tied to a U.S.-based real estate company highlights how cross-border investments can complicate inheritance and estate administration.
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Estate & Probate · September 30, 2026
What New Rural Kansas Lawyer Grants Mean for Farm Estate Planning
A Kansas Farm Bureau program is helping new attorneys set up shop in rural counties — and that could reshape how farm families handle wills, probate, and succes
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Estate & Probate · September 29, 2026
When a Celebrity Dies Young: How Probate Fights Over an Estate Begin
A high-profile petition to protect a late actress's estate on behalf of her young daughter shows how emergency probate steps generally work when assets may be a
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Estate & Probate · September 29, 2026
When a Parent Dies Without a Will: Guardianship of a Minor's Inheritance
A high-profile probate dispute highlights how the law generally protects a child's inheritance when a parent dies without a will and property may be at risk.
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Estate & Probate · September 29, 2026
When a Parent Dies Without a Will, Who Protects a Child's Inheritance?
A high-profile petition to protect an 11-year-old's inheritance shows how quickly estate battles can start when someone dies intestate and a minor is the heir.
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Estate & Probate · September 28, 2026
Why a Local Probate Judge Race Matters for Ohio Families
A candidate roundtable in northwest Ohio highlights a judicial seat that quietly shapes how wills, estates, and guardianships move through the courts.
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Estate & Probate · September 27, 2026
When Grandma's Recipes Become Assets: Estate Planning for Family Legacies
A feel-good story about restaurants named after grandmothers raises a quiet legal question: what happens to family recipes, names, and traditions when a loved o
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Estate & Probate · September 25, 2026
Big-Ticket Boxing Match Highlights Estate Planning for Athletes
A blockbuster heavyweight bout reportedly set for Cardiff spotlights the estate and probate questions that follow professional athletes — and anyone with sudden
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Estate & Probate · September 23, 2026
Inheriting Property in Greece: What U.S. Heirs Should Know
A New York community event on Greek real estate and inheritance highlights the cross-border legal questions many Greek-American families quietly face.
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Estate & Probate · September 23, 2026
When a Slayer Statute Meets a Grandparent's Trust Fund
A California case reportedly involving a homicide defendant seeking access to inherited trust funds is testing how far the state's slayer rule reaches.
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Estate & Probate · September 22, 2026
When a Historic Cemetery Sits on Private Land: Legal Basics
A North Dakota pioneer burial ground faces an eminent domain case tied to a flood project — here's what that generally means for families and landowners.
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Estate & Probate · September 14, 2026
Why Fewer Women Have Estate Plans — And What It Means for Families
A 2026 national survey reportedly found a 10-point gap between women and men without core estate documents — here is what that could mean for households.
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Estate & Probate · September 12, 2026
Why Courts Keep Blocking Social Media Bans for Minors
A French court just struck down a teen social media ban, echoing U.S. rulings in Arkansas, Florida and Utah — here's what that legal trend means for families.
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Estate & Probate · September 9, 2026
What a Neighbor Wall Dispute Can Mean for Your Estate Plan
A new marital drama film pivots on a wall between neighbors — the same kind of dispute that can reshape real families' property rights and estate plans.
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Estate & Probate · August 31, 2026
Leaving an Abusive Marriage: What It Means for Your Estate Plan
A viral divorce story is a reminder that ending a toxic marriage isn't just a family law issue — it also reshapes wills, beneficiaries, and inheritance rights.
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Estate & Probate · August 18, 2026
When a Trust Fight Meets a Murder Case: California Probate Basics
A California probate fight running parallel to a high-profile murder prosecution highlights how trust distributions, criminal defense funding, and slayer laws c
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Estate & Probate · July 28, 2026
When Debtors Hide Inherited Assets: Fraudulent Transfer Basics
A new Kentucky lawsuit accuses a judgment debtor of quietly shifting inherited real estate to dodge a civil rights payout — here's what the law generally allows
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Estate & Probate · July 27, 2026
Probate Reform Push in California: What It Means for Families
Advocates are urging California's attorney general to investigate abuses in guardianship and probate courts — here's what families across the country should und
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Estate & Probate · July 20, 2026
Name, Image, and Legacy Rights in Athlete Estate Plans
Career-ending legacy moments raise questions about publicity rights, licensing income, digital assets, and control after death. This explainer focuses on those
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Estate & Probate · July 20, 2026
North Wilkesboro's Return: Estate Lessons From Legacy Properties
A historic NASCAR track's revival is a reminder that dormant family properties and businesses raise real estate and probate questions long after owners are gone
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Estate & Probate · July 18, 2026
World Cup Rings Hit the Market: Estate Planning for Collectibles
FIFA's plan to sell numbered championship rings to the public raises everyday estate and probate questions about high-value memorabilia.
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Estate & Probate · July 16, 2026
New Jersey Probate Issues for International Visitors
Large international events bring visitors, temporary property, and cross-border family questions into one state. This explainer focuses on New Jersey probate ju
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Estate & Probate · July 13, 2026
Estate Documents to Review Before International Travel
Major international travel can expose gaps in wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, and emergency planning. This explainer focuses on practical d
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Estate & Probate · July 13, 2026
Cross-Border Estate Planning for Professional Athletes
International athletes may earn, own property, and hold publicity rights across countries. This explainer focuses on the estate-planning complications of a cros
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Estate & Probate · July 11, 2026
Appeals Court Vacates Attorney Contempt: Lessons for Litigants
A federal appeals panel reportedly threw out a contempt sanction against a North Carolina attorney, spotlighting how courts are supposed to weigh harm before pu
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Estate & Probate · July 6, 2026
Attorney Moves in Toxic Tort Work: What It Signals for Families
A veteran litigator's reported move into a major firm's commercial disputes team highlights how mass toxic tort cases can ripple into estate and probate law.
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Estate & Probate · July 6, 2026
Finding a Late Relative's Belongings by Chance: Estate Law Basics
A viral roundup of freak coincidences included a woman spotting her late grandfather's engraved knife at an antique mall — here's the estate law angle.
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