November 2024 - How to Help Mom

Glossary of Probate Terms

Glossary of Probate Terms   Navigating the probate process can be complex, especially during a time of grief. Understanding key terms can help clarify the steps involved. Here's a glossary of essential probate-related terms:   Administrator: A person...

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Executor’s Duties

Estate Executor's Duties During the Probate Process (this information may vary from state to state)   READS YOUR WILL Expedites your burial instructions Meets members of your family and other interested parties who desire aid and information, confers with your...

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Probate Timeline

The Probate Timeline   Prepare and File Petition for Probate   1-2 months   Court hearing on the Petition for Probate   2-3 months   The following are issued: Letters of Administration/Testamentary, Orders for Probate, and Duties and...

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I Began Caregiving- Now What Do I Do?

Caregiving often creeps up on you. You start by dropping by your mom’s house and doing her laundry, or taking your dad to a doctor’s appointment. You find yourself doing the grocery shopping and refilling prescriptions. Gradually, you are doing more and more. At some...

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