Legal & Estate

Probate, estates, and the paperwork that follows, explained plainly.

3 articles

Understanding estate administration, from the beginning

If you have been named executor, or are simply trying to close a loved one’s affairs, estate administration can feel like learning a new language. This is where to begin.

8 min readApril 20, 2026

Probate, what it actually costs, how long it takes, and when you can avoid it

Probate is one of the most misunderstood parts of estate administration. This is what it actually involves, what it costs in your state, and when you can avoid it entirely.

8 min readApril 16, 2026

Digital estate planning, and what becomes of online accounts after a loss

Our digital lives are vast: email, social media, cloud storage, crypto wallets, subscriptions. After a loss, reaching or closing these accounts is a modern challenge with few clear rules.

7 min readApril 12, 2026

Immediate Steps

The first days and weeks, and what genuinely needs your attention now.

Financial & Benefits

Benefits, claims, and the money questions that surface after a loss.

Workplace & Employer

Returning to work, leave, and the support an employer can offer.

Emotional Wellness

Living alongside grief, in the body and over the long arc of time.

Family & Relationships

Supporting one another, and being supported, through a shared loss.