My dad died recently and he left a will. The funeral home director says all we need to do is file an amendment with the will at the courthouse. Is that true? If so, what should it say? Furthermore, I ...

Probate court is a specialized type of court that deals with the property and debts of a person who has died. The primary function of probate court is to ensure that a decedent's estate is distributed ...

Q: My sister passed away and named me as the beneficiary and executor in her will. She owned nothing. The only asset is a life insurance policy payable to her estate for $1,500. My lawyer told me not ...

The legal process after someone’s death can be challenging, especially with probate and other legal proceedings. In Kansas, a small estate affidavit may help heirs settle an estate without lengthy ...