Probate
What is probate?
How does probate work?
How does probate work?
Probate is the legal process through which the court sees that, when you die, your debts are paid and your assets are distributed according to your will. If you do not have a valid will, your assets are distributed according to state law.
How does probate work?
How does probate work?
How does probate work?
A will, or if there is no will, state law, determine how we open a probate and who will inherit assets of a person's estate.
After we open a probate, the court appoints an executor. The executor is responsible for investigating and gathering the assets of the estate. After this is done, the executor must obtain approval from the court t
A will, or if there is no will, state law, determine how we open a probate and who will inherit assets of a person's estate.
After we open a probate, the court appoints an executor. The executor is responsible for investigating and gathering the assets of the estate. After this is done, the executor must obtain approval from the court to distribute assets. The process seemingly sounds simple, but it takes at approximately one year and can be incredibly complex.
What's Next?
How does probate work?
What's Next?
If you are ready to start the probate process after the passing of a loved one, please contact us and we will help you determine the next best steps.