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101 North 3rd Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, NC 28401
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300 North Third Street, Suite 320, Wilmington, NC 28401
513 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401
3333-E Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
6752 Rock Spring Rd, Suite 310, Wilmington, NC 28405
105 Grace St, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28401
6781 Parker Farm Drive, Suite 210, Wilmington, NC 28405
5535 Currituck Drive, Suite 210, Wilmington, NC 28403
115 North 3rd Street, Suite 301, Wilmington, NC 28401
127 Racine Drive, Wilmington, NC 28406
9111 Market Street, Suite A, Wilmington, NC 28411
1979 Eastwood Rd, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28403
611 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401
5725 Oleander Drive, Suite F1, Wilmington, NC 28403
310 N. Front Street, Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28401
3819 Park Avenue, Suite B, Wilmington, NC 28403
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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.