Planning with Purpose: The Delaware Estate Law Blog

Yes. Learn how Delaware courts handle contested guardianship cases when family members disagree about who should serve as guardian.

Learn what to expect at a Delaware guardianship hearing, including the difference between contested and uncontested cases.

Learn what evidence and documents may be needed to start an adult guardianship case in Delaware, from petitions and doctor opinions to family consents.

Learn the difference between a guardian of the person and a guardian of the property in Delaware adult guardianship cases.

Learn who can serve as guardian for an adult in Delaware, including parents, children, siblings, and when institutions may step in.

Yes, in many cases. Learn when dementia leads families to seek adult guardianship and how legal authority can help protect a parent.

Learn how adult guardianship is filed in Delaware, including the petition, family notice, Attorney Ad Litem, and court hearing. Guardianship attorney guidance.

Learn the difference between guardianship and power of attorney, when each applies, and why guardianship may be needed if no documents were signed.

Learn what adult guardianship means in Delaware, when it may be needed, and how families can get legal authority to protect a loved one.

If you've been named executor of an estate, here's what that really means. Learn the main responsibilities and how to manage them without feeling overwhelmed.

If a Delaware resident owned property in another state, that property still needs to go through probate there. Here's how ancillary proceedings work and what to...

Did you know some Delaware estates can skip full probate? Here's how the small estate process works - and when you qualify to use it.

New assets or paperwork mistakes sometimes surface after probate ends. Here's how Delaware families can reopen an estate and update the records properly.

Wondering how long probate takes in Delaware? Most estates take about a year from start to finish. Here's what to expect — and how to keep things moving smoot...

Do you really need a probate lawyer? In Delaware, some estates are simple - others aren't. Here's when hiring an attorney can save time, stress, and money.

Delaware probate costs can vary widely. Here's what families should expect in filing fees, legal costs, and practical ways to save time and stress.

If you die without a will in Delaware, the intestate statute decides who inherits. Learn why it causes problems—and why a will protects your family.

Learn the main ways to contest a will in Delaware, from mental capacity to undue influence. Understand the standards courts apply before you decide to act.

Learn which assets are exempt from probate in Delaware, including joint property, life insurance, retirement accounts, and bank accounts with POD or TOD.

Not every estate in Delaware requires full probate. Learn how small estate and joint ownership rules may shorten the process and when to seek legal help.