Probate Is Nothing to Fear (Maybe).

Kiplinger's Retirement Report | August 1, 2004 | Copyright

Probate is often considered a four-letter word, but its nefarious reputation might be a bit overblown. For uncomplicated estates with no feuding heirs, the legal mechanism for passing property moves fairly quickly in most states, often with little court intervention and at reasonable cost.

Probate is the process by which a court oversees the distribution of property left by a will. In a typical case, in which the heirs are the surviving spouse and cooperative children, everything runs smoothly and relatively quickly. It generally takes six to nine months to complete ...

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