The appropriate court in the State and County where the deceased permanently resided at the time of his or her death is usually the court where the probate is processed...
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Typically, the person named as the deceased’s Personal Representative (a more formal term is “Executor” or “Executrix”) goes to an attorney experienced in probate...
In some states, there are processes often referred to as “simplified procedures” that are used for estates whose value is below certain financial thresholds. The limits...
How much does Probate cost? The cost of probate may be set by state law or by practice and custom in your community. There are two main fees that affect the overall...
Why is Probate actually required? There are many reasons for probate, but some of the most important are: Transferring the legal title/ownership of the decedent’s...
The duration of the probate process is subject to lots of different variables, but a general rule of thumb is approximately six months. However, you should be aware that...
While the process can vary from state to state and is often subject to outside factors that can certainly change it, the list below represents a VERY simplified step-by...