How the Coronavirus Is Disrupting the Probate Court Process By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 14, 2020 COVID-19 is disrupting many important things in everyday life. From school closures to working remotely, it’s changing the landscape of how things are done in America —...
By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. June 29, 2017 Handling assets after a loved one’s death is never easy. Bumps in the road are inevitable, especially if they had a large or complicated estate. If you are preparing to begin the probate process for a loved one’s estate, know...
By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. January 5, 2016 3 Dangers of Probate When considering estate planning, you’ll hear a lot of talk about “avoiding probate.” But what is probate, and why is it something people want to avoid? Probate refers to the legal process through which a...
By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. February 4, 2019 Dangers of All or Part of Your Business Becoming a Probate Asset Before you can understand why having your business tied up in probate can be a disaster, you have to first understand what probate is and is not....
Probate: Beast or Burden I said it before, and I’ll say it again: probate is time consuming, expensive and unpredictable. It presses a lot of emotional pressure points that can really be a terrible burden on your family. I’ve seen it both...
The Mine Field of Probate Probate is the process of winding up someone’s financial and legal affairs. It can be time consuming, expensive and unpredictable. It can also be quite emotionally draining. Most people find it to be a hassle, and one not worth...