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Archive - August 2019

Where is probate handled?

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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How much does Probate cost?

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...

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Why is Probate actually required?

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...

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How does the Probate process work?

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...

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Codicil

A codicil is a document, attachment or rider that is added to an existing will that modifies or supersedes existing provisions or adds new provisions. This is done as an...

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Intestacy

This term refers to a person who has died and did not leave a “Last Will and Testament”. In this case, the administration of the estate will be handled by the court of...

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Testate

This term refers to a person who has died and left a “Last Will and Testament” that specifies their wishes pertaining to the distribution of the assets of their estate...

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