How does probate work?
How does probate work, and is it always necessary after you die? Someone must initiate the process in court, and the probate court will oversee…
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What happens if you die without a will?
What happens if you die without a will? For example, could your state take all your assets, or could one person claim it? If you…
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Personal representative’s duties controlled by the will and the probate laws of the state where the estate is being distributed. To find out more about the duties of a personal representative, click here.
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Illinois probate, the laws that deal with the collection and distribution of a dead person’s estate, can seem complex and unapproachable. However, it is possible in many cases to approach Illinois probate yourself. Read on for more information about do-it-yourself Illinois probate.
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When a person dies in Michigan, the collection and distribution of their assets and property (collectively termed their’estate’) is governed by Michigan probate law.
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When a California resident dies, the collection and distribution of their possessions is governed by California probate law. The probate process depends on the total value of the decedent’s (deceased person’s) estate after all taxes, debts, and probate fees are paid.
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Arizona probate court deals with the distribution of an individual’s assets, or estate, after death. Many people have questions about probate court and what effect it might have on the will and the estate. One important thing to remember is that, depending on the size and nature of the estate in question, it may be possible to sidestep having to go to Arizona probate court.
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If you’re looking to bypass the California probate courts, you may be in luck if the decedent’s estate is worth $20,000 or less (not counting property that does not go through probate, such as a home or car jointly owned by the decedent’s spouse).
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If you’ve determined that you need to file a case in Arizona probate court, you’ll need to follow the specific procedure required in the county that has jurisdiction over the case (the county in which the decedent lived). Generally, you should always include an original plus one copy of each document filed.
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Washington probate procedure is fairly uncomplicated, but if you don’t meet the basic requirements for simple administration of the will, or if there are extraordinary circumstances in your case, there can be complications in the probate process. The Washington probate process starts with filing a case cover sheet, which you can get by contacting the clerk of the Superior Court with jurisdiction over your case.
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