If you are confused about exactly what probate is, you are not alone. Probate, in a nutshell, is the legal process that occurs when a person dies and their will is validated and administered. When the person in question, however, has no will, they are said to have died intestate, and the probate process involves distributing their estate in accordance with the state’s laws of intestacy. In other words, it’s a complicated legal process, and having a better understanding of how it works can help you conquer your own estate planning
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