Jessica BortnickJan 19, 20233 min readThe Top Two Instances Where Probate is NeededBefore we jump into the top two instances where Probate is needed, we first must define what Probate is. A Grant of Probate (or...
Jessica BortnickJan 12, 20232 min readWhy You Shouldn’t be Paying for Estate Expenses Out-of-PocketIf you are acting as Executor, Administrator or Personal Representative for an estate, one of the last things you should do is pay estate...
Jessica BortnickJan 5, 20232 min readWhy an Executor Should Advertise for Creditors and ClaimantsIt is virtually impossible to know everything about someone, including whether they had any outstanding debts such as unpaid utility...
Jessica BortnickDec 29, 20222 min readFiguring Out What the Deceased Owned and OwedThe job of the executor is not an easy one. Perhaps one of the most difficult jobs is determining what the deceased owned and what they...
Jessica BortnickDec 22, 20222 min readThe Importance of Insuring Estate PropertyIf the Deceased owned and occupied a home or secondary residence like a cabin or cottage at the time of death, the property will remain...