If there is a will, the Personal Representative (sometimes referred to as the “executor” or “executrix”) is usually responsible. If there is no will, an “administrator”...
While there is usually no legal requirement to use a probate lawyer, probate is a rather formalistic procedure. One minor omission, one failure to send Great Aunt Maggie...
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...
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...
The cost of probate may be set by state law or by practice and custom in your community. When all the costs are added up – and the costs may include appraisal costs...
There are many reasons for probate, but some of the most important are: Transferring the legal title/ownership of the decedent’s property and assets to the heirs and/or...
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...
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...