THE 10 STEPS OF THE PROBATE PROCESS
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AFTER A LOVED ONE PASSES AWAY
10. The remaining assets are distributed to the beneficiaries , usually after the personal representative gets permission from the court. Even broken down into these 10 steps, exacting the wishes of a deceased loved one can be difficult, especially if they have property in multiple counties or states, saddling you with multiple probate proceedings. At Littlejohn Law, we’ll help you streamline the probate process as much as possible, leaving you and your family time to grieve. Call us today at (740) 346-2899 to schedule a consultation.
When someone dies and leaves behind a will, their assets go through what’s known as the probate process. Basically, probate is what happens when the will is verified and the final wishes of its writer are executed. For a clearer understanding of the process, however, below are 10 steps that happen during probate. 1. The will is located , determined to be the genuine final wishes of the testator (the writer of the will), and filed with the probate court in the county in which the testator died. 2. A personal representative is appointed by the will or the court to execute the testator’s final wishes. 3. Probate bonds , which ensure personal representatives fulfill their duties and comply with state laws, are posted. 4. The personal representative receives letters of administration , which gives them authority to take care of the decedent’s (another name for the deceased) estate. 5. All assets are placed under the personal representative’s control , including bank accounts, portfolios, real estate, vehicles, and collectibles. 6. The value of each asset at the time of the decedent’s death is determined , and the inventory is filed with the court. 7. The decedent’s creditors are notified of the person’s death and are given a window of time in which they can file a claim against the estate. 8. The decedent’s debts are paid off by liquidating the appropriate assets. 9. The personal representative files the decedent’s income tax return , with taxes due being paid from the estate account.
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