Probate Advance SolutionsSep 9, 2025Continuing to explore the probate space a little bit, this seems like a big, nebulous part of society that is a social good which will always exist, and likely good for the states, courts, and lawyers, but when was the last time you heard someone getting a good family outcome from the probate process?When a family’s estate has entered the probate process, there are probate advance companies who will pay a lump sum today for a release of your claim on the estate and then collect as they can. We all understand why and how they operate, and good on them.Again, from our friends at Alts.co, “The idea of monetizing an inheritance isn’t exactly novel. Probate advance companies have existed for a long time, purchasing estate claims from heirs. These companies are a good proof of concept for monetizing inheritance rights. But they’re far from a compelling solution:Probate advances are offered after parents have passed away, failing to solve the lifespan problem.These firms typically charge exorbitant fees, meaning that heirs may receive pennies on the dollar for their estate claim.Finally, heirs sacrifice all upside on the estate claim they sell, meaning they don’t benefit if assets are more valuable than expected.Inheritance monetization is a problem begging for a better solution.”We couldn’t agree more, and at Forward, we’re on a path to helping families keep more money in the family, reducing the likelihood of probate, and moving them forward…
Probate Advance SolutionsSep 9, 2025Continuing to explore the probate space a little bit, this seems like a big, nebulous part of society that is a social good which will always exist, and likely good for the states, courts, and lawyers, but when was the last time you heard someone getting a good family outcome from the probate process?When a family’s estate has entered the probate process, there are probate advance companies who will pay a lump sum today for a release of your claim on the estate and then collect as they can. We all understand why and how they operate, and good on them.Again, from our friends at Alts.co, “The idea of monetizing an inheritance isn’t exactly novel. Probate advance companies have existed for a long time, purchasing estate claims from heirs. These companies are a good proof of concept for monetizing inheritance rights. But they’re far from a compelling solution:Probate advances are offered after parents have passed away, failing to solve the lifespan problem.These firms typically charge exorbitant fees, meaning that heirs may receive pennies on the dollar for their estate claim.Finally, heirs sacrifice all upside on the estate claim they sell, meaning they don’t benefit if assets are more valuable than expected.Inheritance monetization is a problem begging for a better solution.”We couldn’t agree more, and at Forward, we’re on a path to helping families keep more money in the family, reducing the likelihood of probate, and moving them forward…
Continuing to explore the probate space a little bit, this seems like a big, nebulous part of society that is a social good which will always exist, and likely good for the states, courts, and lawyers, but when was the last time you heard someone getting a good family outcome from the probate process?When a family’s estate has entered the probate process, there are probate advance companies who will pay a lump sum today for a release of your claim on the estate and then collect as they can. We all understand why and how they operate, and good on them.Again, from our friends at Alts.co, “The idea of monetizing an inheritance isn’t exactly novel. Probate advance companies have existed for a long time, purchasing estate claims from heirs. These companies are a good proof of concept for monetizing inheritance rights. But they’re far from a compelling solution:Probate advances are offered after parents have passed away, failing to solve the lifespan problem.These firms typically charge exorbitant fees, meaning that heirs may receive pennies on the dollar for their estate claim.Finally, heirs sacrifice all upside on the estate claim they sell, meaning they don’t benefit if assets are more valuable than expected.Inheritance monetization is a problem begging for a better solution.”We couldn’t agree more, and at Forward, we’re on a path to helping families keep more money in the family, reducing the likelihood of probate, and moving them forward…
Continuing to explore the probate space a little bit, this seems like a big, nebulous part of society that is a social good which will always exist, and likely good for the states, courts, and lawyers, but when was the last time you heard someone getting a good family outcome from the probate process?
When a family’s estate has entered the probate process, there are probate advance companies who will pay a lump sum today for a release of your claim on the estate and then collect as they can. We all understand why and how they operate, and good on them.
Again, from our friends at Alts.co, “The idea of monetizing an inheritance isn’t exactly novel. Probate advance companies have existed for a long time, purchasing estate claims from heirs. These companies are a good proof of concept for monetizing inheritance rights. But they’re far from a compelling solution:
Probate advances are offered after parents have passed away, failing to solve the lifespan problem.
These firms typically charge exorbitant fees, meaning that heirs may receive pennies on the dollar for their estate claim.
Finally, heirs sacrifice all upside on the estate claim they sell, meaning they don’t benefit if assets are more valuable than expected.
Inheritance monetization is a problem begging for a better solution.”
We couldn’t agree more, and at Forward, we’re on a path to helping families keep more money in the family, reducing the likelihood of probate, and moving them forward…