The need for probate when a spouse dies depends on various factors. If assets were owned jointly, they often pass directly to the surviving spouse without probate. Similarly, assets like life ...

Losing a spouse is one of life's most profound challenges. Between the heartbreak and the healing journey ahead, you're also navigating important financial matters-from estate documents to insurance ...

It's of course very difficult to lose your spouse — and some survivors may also have to deal with the shock of higher taxes after their wife or husband dies. That's because after a partner's death, ...