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]]> Unlocking the Mysteries of Probate: Your Top Questions Answered! https://spgurley.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-probate/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:53:00 +0000 https://spgurley.com/?p=43 When an individual passes away, it is common for their estate to go through the probate process in court. This is where the deceased’s assets are transferred to the rightful heirs. The validation of a will is done through a probate procedure, with the executor responsible for dividing the assets and transferring them to the […]

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]]> Can An Executor Handle Probate On His/Her Own https://spgurley.com/can-an-executor-handle-probate-on-his-her-own/ Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:02:00 +0000 https://spgurley.com/?p=50 We cannot avoid death; it is part of our life cycle. When a person dies the decedents, estate undergoes distribution among the heirs. The probate court oversees the partitioning of assets. To help the court distribute, someone needs to stand-in as an agent for the estate. The term executor defines this person He / She […]

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