A Comprehensive Guide To Probate

Losing a loved one is tough for more reasons than one. Probate refers to the legal process that is undertaken to settle the late individual’s financial affairs. If they have left behind a will, probate will include carrying it out, if not probate is still applicable. Only, now the distribution of the estate will follow state mandated rules. Usually, the deceased’s immediate relative will hire a probate attorney to help them go through the process. The first step is the executor initiating probate by filing a request with the court, followed by authenticating the will(if present), informing beneficiaries and heirs, appraising the estate and finally handing over the property to the rightful person.

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