What is probate?

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Probate is the court-supervised process used to confirm authority, identify assets and obligations, pay valid expenses, and transfer property to the people entitled to receive it. The exact path differs by state and family circumstances, but the basic purpose is to create an orderly transfer after a death.

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• Practical questions to ask next
• What to avoid doing too soon
• When professional guidance may be appropriate