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Fun Fact

The shortest Will ever

probated was the Will of
Herr Karl Tausch, which
PROBATE had 3 words: "All to wife."

Probate refers to the process of administering someone’s estate after
they have passed away. Probate is only needed to pass ownership of an
asset that is owned solely in the deceased person’s name.

All types of probate involve a court proceeding and a judge will oversee
various aspects of the estate administration. These include: the
appointment of a personal representative (sometimes called an
"executor"), the payment of the decedent’s creditors, and the ultimate

transfer of the decedent’s assets to his or her beneficiaries.

Depending on the type of probate and the complexity of the estate
administration the probate process can take from mere months to a
year or longer.

Whether you are a beneficiary, a personal representative, or even a
creditor of a deceased person, we would be honored to help you
preserve your rights and fulfill any obligations you may have related to
probate. Our experienced attorneys are here for you every step of the
way and are dedicated to ensuring that your probate experience is as
quick and simple as possible under any circumstances.

Fun Fact

In 1829, James Smithson passed away. In his last
will and testament, he requested that his money be

used to build "an establishment for the increase
and diffusion of knowledge." That "establishment"
is now known as the Smithsonian Institution.

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