Probate – What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
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Loosely, probate just means “to prove.” In a specific sense, Probate is the legal process thatdeals with the proving of a Last Will and Testament and the administration of a deceased person’sestate. The purpose of probate is to ensure that the decedent’s assets are distributed according to theirwishes and that any outstanding debts are paid […]