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Probate is the process by which a court decides if a decedent’s will is valid and appoints a personal representative (previously known as an “executor”) to marshal the assets, pay debts and distribute the property to the beneficiaries per the terms of the will. If the estate does not involve any unusual issues or a contest to the will, an informal probate proceeding can be filed. Informal probate does not require a court hearing and is handled administratively by the court.TRANSCRIPT
ProbateProbate Law
Probate is the process by which a court decides if a decedent’s will is valid and appoints a personal representative (previously known as an “executor”) to marshal the assets, pay debts and distribute the property to the beneficiaries per the terms of the will. If the estate does not involve any unusual issues or a contest to the will, an informal probate proceeding can be filed. Informal probate does not require a court hearing and is handled administratively by the court. If there are unusual issues or if an objection to the will has been filed, then a formal probate proceeding is required which will be heard by a judge.
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