What Is Probate?

If you’re like many people, the term “probate” might sound complex and intimidating. However, understanding probate and how it works can help you go through the legal aspects of estate planning and inheritance more easily. Let’s delve into it. Simplifying the Afterlife Transition Probate is more complex than it may first appear. In plain language,…

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Understanding Probate: Why You Might Want to Avoid It

Probate is a legal mechanism meant to distribute a person’s estate to their heirs after that person’s demise. On the surface, it appears as a simple process involving the identification of assets, settling of any claims, and finally, distribution of the remaining assets. However, the underlying complexity often compels individuals to explore alternatives. This article…

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What is Probate Administration and How Does It Work?

After someone dies, the legal process begins to substantiate their will and determine who receives the assets of the deceased person’s estate. In many cases, the court must appoint a representative for the deceased person to gather the deceased person’s assets, pay debts and handle the distribution of property to the heirs. The court-supervised administration…

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What We All Need to Know About Wills

We’ve all seen it happen and heard the horror stories. The unfortunate examples of the unexpected happenings that devastate lives and ruin finances. And yet so many of us resist, or procrastinate the establishment of a will. We all know the inevitability of our mortality and yet it still seems that many Americans simply find…

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What is Probate

Probate is the legal process used to settle a deceased person’s estate. The process is overseen by the judge of the probate court. In North Carolina, the probate judge is the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county in which the deceased had personal residence at the time of his death. The probate process…

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