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105 Bryn Mawr Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
320 Gold Ave. SW, Suite 1111, Albuquerque, NM 87102
500 Marquette Avenue NW, Suite 1286, Albuquerque, NM 87102
2424 Louisiana Blvd NE, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87110
500 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 1200, Albuquerque, NM 87102
6100 Indian School Rd NE, # 201, Albuquerque, NM 87110
6121 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 206, Albuquerque, NM 87110
102 Granite Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
2155 Louisiana Boulevard NE, Suite 10400, Albuquerque, NM 87110
320 Osuna Rd NE, Unit G4 Box 15, Albuquerque, NM 87107
1201 Lomas Boulevard, N.W., Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87102
500 Marquette Avenue NW, Suite 1203, Albuquerque, NM 87102
5203 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Suite 2E, Albuquerque, NM 87111
6801 Jefferson Street Northwest, Suite 210, Albuquerque, NM 87109
8500 Menaul Blvd. NE #A400, PO Box 30868, Albuquerque, NM 87190
4155 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
500 Marquette Avenue NW, Suite 1200, Albuquerque, NM 87102
1212 Pennsylvania Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
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500 4th Street NW, Suite 1000, Albuquerque, NM 87102
8205 Spain Rd NE, Suite 201, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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201 Third Street NW, Ste 2200, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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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.