If a loved one had a revocable living trust, probate may be avoided, but administration work still remains. The trustee must gather information, address debts, and distribute trust assets according to the trust terms.
Trust administration is often simpler than probate, but it still benefits from careful legal guidance and a clear process.
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What Is Probate?
Probate is the court-supervised process for settling an estate and transferring property legally.
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Some estates can use a simpler court process instead of a full probate proceeding.
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Get a clearer picture of the intake process for probate, trust administration, and related matters.
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