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2001 Baynard Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19802
300 Delaware Ave, Suite 210, Wilmington, DE 19801
726 Yorklyn Road, Suite 300, Hockessin, DE 19707
123 S Justison Street, Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19801
919 N. Market Street, Suite 300, PO Box 2323, Wilmington, DE 19899
1201 North Market St, Suite 501, Wilmington, DE 19801
222 Delaware Ave, Suite 1030, Wilmington, DE 19801
1001 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 202, Wilmington, DE 19801
4023 Kennett Pike, Suite 165, Wilmington, DE 19807
1313 North Market Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, DE 19801
222 Delaware Ave, Suite 1410, Wilmington, DE 19801-1621
300 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1010, Wilmington, DE 19801
1201 North Market Street, Suite 1500, Wilmington, DE 19801
500 Creek View Road, Suite 304, Newark, DE 19711
1925 Lovering Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806
1201 North Market St, 16th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19899
500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1500, Wilmington, DE 19801-1494
920 North King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
715 North King Street, Suite 200, Wilmington, DE 19801
1521 Concord Pike, Suite 202, Wilmington, DE 19803
1007 N Orange St, Suite 1120, Wilmington, DE 19801
2751 Centerville Road, Suite 401, Wilmington, DE 19808
501 Silverside Rd, Suite 65, Wilmington, DE 19809
Foulk & Wilson Professional Centre, 910 Foulk Road, Suite 200, Wilmington, DE 19803
2711 Centerville Rd, Suite 401, Wilmington, DE 19808
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What Is Probate?
Probate is the process through which assets from a deceased person’s estate are transferred to beneficiaries, such as spouses, children, and other loved ones. In plain terms, reading a person’s will and distributing the items contained in it is part of the probate process. In some states, probate courts also handle matters related to guardianships and conservatorships of children or disabled adults.
What Happens if You Don’t Do Probate?
Without an estate plan in place, the probate process will often still go forward, but it can get messier. Someone who dies without a will in place will often have their assets given to any survivors, even if that would have gone against their wishes. Court battles can unfold among relatives who feel like they deserve more.
How Long Does Probate Take?
In a simple case where there are no disputes, and the deceased had a strong plan in place, the probate process of distributing assets and paying off debts may only take a few months to complete. If someone challenges the will or any other part of the estate distribution, it can take much longer.
How Can You Avoid Probate?
If you want your beneficiaries to avoid the hassle of probate, you have several options. You can make sure to name beneficiaries of bank accounts, retirement accounts, and life insurance policies. You could also move your assets to a living trust, which will allow you to access them while you are still alive but will automatically pass to your beneficiaries upon your death.