Practical guidance for handling estate matters with confidence This comprehensive reference explains the powers, duties, and processes of executors, administrators, and guardians within probate courts. It covers how estates are settled, how guardianship is managed, and the rules that govern real and personal property in probate cases. Ideal for legal practitioners, judges, and lay readers who need a clear, actionable guide to probate practice.
- How probate courts work, including letters testamentary and administration, and court procedure in vacation
- The roles and responsibilities of executors and administrators in settling estates
- Property rights, dower, homestead, and distributions for widows and children
- Guardianship for minors, idiots, lunatics, and other persons needing care
This edition adds updated laws, revised organization, and practical forms to speed the handling of probate matters.
Ideal for readers of legal reference works who need practical, courtroom-ready guidance on probate process and guardianship.