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Boise Idaho Probate Attorneys | Lawyers (208) 322-8865

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Probate - What Is It & How Is It done?

Probate is the legal procedure by which a court oversees the estate of a deceased person to make sure the debts and obligations are paid and the estate is distributed to the proper heirs.  Some people believe probate is avoided if you have a Will and others believe the probate process does not apply to people who die without a Will.  Neither belief is correct.  www.incsource101.com/RCMLegalServices/idahoprobate.html

If a person passes away with a Will, probate helps assure that the wishes of the deceased person are complied with.  If a person passes away without a Will, then the passing of property will be determined by the state law where the person resided at the time of death. It is also not true that the state automatically gets the property if there is no Will.

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BOISE IDAHO PROBATE ATTORNEYS | LAWYERS

Probate - What Is It & How Is It done?

Probate is the legal procedure by which a court oversees the estate of a deceased person to make sure the debts and obligations are paid and the estate is distributed to the proper heirs.  Some people believe probate is avoided if you have a Will and others believe the probate process does not apply to people who die without a Will.  Neither belief is correct.  www.incsource101.com/RCMLegalServices/idahoprobate.html

If a person passes away with a Will, probate helps assure that the wishes of the deceased person are complied with.  If a person passes away without a Will, then the passing of property will be determined by the state law where the person resided at the time of death. It is also not true that the state automatically gets the property if there is no Will.

What Are the Usual Steps to Probate An Estate

A Will normally names the person who the deceased has chosen to be the personal representative or executor (the terms are often used interchangeably).  The personal representative is the person who manages and administers the estate. If you die without a Will, the court will select a personal representative for you.  Related people usually have priority and a family member, such as your spouse or an adult child can request that the court appoints him or her as the personal representative of the estate.

The personal representative or an attorney he/she has hired begins the probate process by filing a document entitled Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative with the probate court.  Once the personal representative is approved, the court will issue to him or her Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary (official documentation showing authority to act on behalf of the estate).  The personal representative must agree to the appointment.  Personal representatives are entitled to be paid for their services but often are not if they are family members.

If you have a Will, the court issues an order admitting the Will to probate, basically acknowledging the Will's validity unless there is a contest to the Will. Some Wills require the personal representative to “post a bond” with the probate court, which guarantees that the executor Will take good care of the estate.  However, most Wills waive this requirement.

Notifying Heirs, Creditors, and the Public of Death

The personal representative should notify all heirs of his/her appointment and of the probate proceedings.  This gives an heir or beneficiary the chance to object if they want.  The personal representative may also be required to publish a death notice in the local newspaper. This serves as a public notice of the estate's probate and enables creditors or people who think they have an interest in the estate to file a claim against it within a specified time period.  This published notice makes estate part of the public record.

Inventorying Property of the Estate

One of the jobs of the personal representative is to inventory the property of the estate.  This includes real estate and personal property.  Paying Bills, Taxes, and Distributing the Estate

If probate proceeds according to plan and all notices and communications are properly handled, the personal representative is usually protected against any subsequent claims.

How Long Does It Take

Some probate procedures can be relatively straightforward and can be done within a matter of weeks.  Others are more complicated, especially if a Will is contested and may take months or even a couple of years to complete.  It all depends on the circumstances.  The appointment of a personal representative can usually be done fairly quickly and then the personal representative has authority to pay bills, make distributions, etc. 

You can learn more about probate and the probate process here Idaho Probate Attorneys

Idaho Probate Attorneys

Boise Idaho Probate Attorneys | Lawyers (208) 322-8865

BOISE IDAHO PROBATE ATTORNEYS | LAWYERS

Probate - What Is It & How Is It done?

Probate is the legal procedure by which a court oversees the estate of a deceased person to make sure the debts and obligations are paid and the estate is distributed to the proper heirs.  Some people believe probate is avoided if you have a Will and others believe the probate process does not apply to people who die without a Will.  Neither belief is correct.  www.incsource101.com/RCMLegalServices/idahoprobate.html

If a person passes away with a Will, probate helps assure that the wishes of the deceased person are complied with.  If a person passes away without a Will, then the passing of property will be determined by the state law where the person resided at the time of death. It is also not true that the state automatically gets the property if there is no Will.

~~https://youtu.be/ZrnrxH4vIy4

BOISE IDAHO PROBATE ATTORNEYS | LAWYERS

Probate - What Is It & How Is It done?

Probate is the legal procedure by which a court oversees the estate of a deceased person to make sure the debts and obligations are paid and the estate is distributed to the proper heirs.  Some people believe probate is avoided if you have a Will and others believe the probate process does not apply to people who die without a Will.  Neither belief is correct.  www.incsource101.com/RCMLegalServices/idahoprobate.html

If a person passes away with a Will, probate helps assure that the wishes of the deceased person are complied with.  If a person passes away without a Will, then the passing of property will be determined by the state law where the person resided at the time of death. It is also not true that the state automatically gets the property if there is no Will.

What Are the Usual Steps to Probate An Estate

A Will normally names the person who the deceased has chosen to be the personal representative or executor (the terms are often used interchangeably).  The personal representative is the person who manages and administers the estate. If you die without a Will, the court will select a personal representative for you.  Related people usually have priority and a family member, such as your spouse or an adult child can request that the court appoints him or her as the personal representative of the estate.

The personal representative or an attorney he/she has hired begins the probate process by filing a document entitled Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative with the probate court.  Once the personal representative is approved, the court will issue to him or her Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary (official documentation showing authority to act on behalf of the estate).  The personal representative must agree to the appointment.  Personal representatives are entitled to be paid for their services but often are not if they are family members.

If you have a Will, the court issues an order admitting the Will to probate, basically acknowledging the Will's validity unless there is a contest to the Will. Some Wills require the personal representative to “post a bond” with the probate court, which guarantees that the executor Will take good care of the estate.  However, most Wills waive this requirement.

Notifying Heirs, Creditors, and the Public of Death

The personal representative should notify all heirs of his/her appointment and of the probate proceedings.  This gives an heir or beneficiary the chance to object if they want.  The personal representative may also be required to publish a death notice in the local newspaper. This serves as a public notice of the estate's probate and enables creditors or people who think they have an interest in the estate to file a claim against it within a specified time period.  This published notice makes estate part of the public record.

Inventorying Property of the Estate

One of the jobs of the personal representative is to inventory the property of the estate.  This includes real estate and personal property.  Paying Bills, Taxes, and Distributing the Estate

If probate proceeds according to plan and all notices and communications are properly handled, the personal representative is usually protected against any subsequent claims.

How Long Does It Take

Some probate procedures can be relatively straightforward and can be done within a matter of weeks.  Others are more complicated, especially if a Will is contested and may take months or even a couple of years to complete.  It all depends on the circumstances.  The appointment of a personal representative can usually be done fairly quickly and then the personal representative has authority to pay bills, make distributions, etc. 

You can learn more about probate and the probate process here Idaho Probate Attorneys

Idaho Probate Attorneys