Probate & Estate Planning

Everyone Fears It, But Few Know What It Is Typically, people begin estate planning with the intention of avoiding probate. Probate has been given a bad reputation, but there is nothing inherently “bad” about it at all. Probate protects a person’s rights and wishes in the event that they pass intestate, or without a will or trust. With probates, a judge determines the distribution of the deceased’s assets in accordance with state law. Probate can be extremely helpful in cases such as determining a suitable guardian for a minor after the unexpected passing of a parent. What Happens During the Probate Process? The legal procedures...