This process begins with filing a petition in the county court where the deceased resided. The court receives the death certificate then validates the will, if one exists. Next, the court appoints a ...

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Probate is the legal process for distributing your property after you die. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain ...

Trust & Will Cody Barbo - Co-Founder of Trust & Will. Our mission is to make Estate Planning inclusive, accessible and affordable for all. In case you’re not already familiar, the probate system is a ...