StokesLaw™ Briefs

Duffy Romnor explains the "Deadman's Statute" and its intention to prevent fraud in estate disputes.

In general, half-blood relatives have the same rights to inherit from a relative as a whole-blood relative, with a limitation. Karolyn Hicks explains how the limitation works.

This is Part 2 in a two-part series on creditors' claims on estates. Part 1 reviewed the basics for filing creditors' claims against an estate. This segment reviews the process for filing a suit when a claim is rejected.

This is the first installment in a two-part series addressing creditor claims against an estate. This segment reviews how to file a creditor's claim with an estate when the decedent owes a debt.