Probate 101

Probate is a legal process designed to efficiently and effectively distribute assets and transfer titles and properties to heirs and beneficiaries. In our Estate Planning Glossary, we explain the term probate as follows:

If you don’t have a will or trust in place, your estate will be transferred to the state, where it is distributed in accordance with the state’s probate laws. Probate courts are also used to settle disputes about a will’s authenticity or to honor the rights of an omitted heir.

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