Guides

Guides for settling an estate.

Plain answers to the questions families ask after a death, from finding the will to closing the estate.

August 24, 2026

Co-Executors in Probate: How to Divide Work Without Delaying the Estate

Managing an estate as a co-executor is a complex legal and logistical challenge. Learn how to legally divide your workload, establish clear communication protocols, understand signature requirements, and avoid estate-delaying deadlocks that require court intervention.

July 18, 2026

Grieving and Settling an Estate at the Same Time: An Executor's Guide to Survival

A complete, compassionate guide for bereaved executors who are balancing intense personal grief with the demanding legal responsibilities of estate administration. Learn how to triage urgent tasks, manage complex family dynamics, and navigate probate without burning out.