Probate

When someone's estate involves assets or property in another state that is not the deceased's state of residence, those additional assets must go through ancillary probate. The estate's executor must manage the probate process according to the law of the state where...

When a person dies, their estate goes through a legal process called probate. The purpose of probate is to assess the validity of the will and administer the decedent's estate. The person appointed to manage this process is called the executor. Who is an executor? The...