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What is Probate and How do I Avoid Probate?

Probate is, stated simply, a court-supervised process for transferring property to its intended recipients, fo...
- By: James Schleiffarth
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What is Probate and How do I Avoid it?

Fortunately, with proper advance planning, probate can be readily avoided. Several methods of asset transfer ...
- By: James Schleiffarth
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Probate in Uniform Probate Code (UPC) States

Some states have adopted the Uniform Probate Code (UPC), a set of laws written by national experts with the go...
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Illinois Probate Guide: Brief Overview of Probate in Illinois

It may not appear like it, but probate in Illinois can be a nasty four-letter word. About 5 percent of a perso...
- By: Anthony Perrelli
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Alabama Probate Guide: A Resource for Personal Representatives

So you’re in charge of handling the affairs of a deceased relative or friend. If you’ve started to look into ...
- By: Jeramie Fortenberry
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My mother who lives out of state passed away without a will. Do I have to be in that state to handle the probate process?

Question: My mother, who lived in New York just passed away without leaving a Will. I’ve been in California th...
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How do I know that after my death, the probate court will enforce my will?

Question: How do I know that after my death, the probate court will enforce my will?...
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Do estates have to pass through probate court if there is no will?

Question: I have a sister who died without a will. I am her only living relative. What happens to her house an...
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How will property be divided for someone that passes away with no will in the state of California?

Question: My wife just passed away and did not have a will. We have a son that is under 18. She has a vehicle ...
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What are the time constraints for probating a will in California and how much does it costs?

Question: What are the time constraints for probating a will in California and how much does it costs?...
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