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2. Probate - Wikipedia

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   In common law jurisdictions, probate is the judicial process whereby a will is "proved" in a court of law and accepted as a valid public document that is the true last testament of the deceased; or whereby, in the absence of a legal will, the estate is settled according to the laws of intestacy that apply in the state where the deceased resided at the time of their death.

3. Is Probate Really That Bad? Yes, and Here's How to Avoid it - AOL

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   Probate and Why You Should Avoid It. Probate is the court procedure of proving a will after someone (the decedent) who has completed his or her last will and testament dies. If you have a will and ...

4. Will and testament - Wikipedia

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   After the testator has died, an application for probate may be made in a court with probate jurisdiction to determine the validity of the will or wills that the testator may have created, i.e., which will satisfy the legal requirements, and to appoint an executor. In most cases, during probate, at least one witness is called upon to testify or ...

5. Probate court - Wikipedia

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   A probate court (sometimes called a surrogate court) is a court that has competence in a jurisdiction to deal with matters of probate and the administration of estates. [1] In some jurisdictions, such courts may be referred to as orphans' courts [ 2 ] or courts of ordinary.

6. What Happens If You Are Legally Owed Money By Someone ... - AOL

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   You should also be aware of filing deadlines, as each state has its own time limits for making claims against an estate. ... File your claim with the probate court and send a copy to the executor ...

7. If you want to help your kids bypass probate when you die ...

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   As the assets aren't considered a part of your estate, they sidestep the probate process. It also lets you continue to use assets transferred into the trust, such as property or investments you own.