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Heckerling Conference 2023 & Dynasty Trust Considerations

By: HeirSearch. We hope that your January has been a solid start to the new year. HeirSearch was a proud sponsor of the 57th Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. The conference, which ran from January 9-13 in Orlando, FL, was a huge success, solidifying its reputation as the premier conference for estate planning professionals in […]

Identifying Signs of Probate Fraud

By: HeirSearch. Probate fraud occurs when anything immoderately affects the probate process. Probate fraud has many f...

How Does Intestate Succession Work?

By: HeirSearch. What happens when someone dies without a will? In an ideal scenario, one would take time to get their...

Shared DNA: Understanding Genealogical Relationships With Heirs

By: HeirSearch. Family trees are not merely static representations of ancestry. A family’s relations are in constant ...

What are “Mineral Rights” and How Are They Established on Inherited Property?

By: HeirSearch. Mineral rights are the rights to underground resources such as oil and natural gas, minerals and meta...

Role of Estate Planning Attorneys

By: HeirSearch. Estate planning attorneys, also referred to as estate law attorneys or probate attorneys play a cruci...

Estate Planning Checklist: What To Do After Drafting a Will

By: HeirSearch. Drafting a Will is just one of many vital steps that comprise estate planning. Estate planners or exe...