How Does a Court Administer an Estate?

During probate, judicial officials, including probate judges, process the wills of the deceased. While state probate laws may vary, the general process is quite similar across the country. Probate is the process of proving wills for decedents’. A probate judge will...

Why Does a Will Have to Go Through Probate?

The probate process involves the authentication of a will, the review of assets, the payment of outstanding debts and taxes, and the distribution of the remaining assets to the heirs. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a valid will’s executor to...