Why You Need Probate Once someone passes away, their assets (including property, investments, bank accounts, etc.) go through a court-supervised process called probate. The decedent’s (deceased person’s) assets become part of an estate, and probate courts handle the administration of the decedent’s estate whether or not they have a will. But is probate necessary? Probate...Continue Reading

What If There Is No Will? When a person passes away with titled assets, probate is necessary to pass the assets down to heirs. During probate, a will is checked for legitimacy. If the will is found to be valid, the probate assets (like real estate, bank accounts, stocks, cars, etc.) are distributed accordingly. If...Continue Reading