Should Probate be Avoided?

Estates and Trusts
Written By Katie Commons and Mary Beth Melso

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Attorneys Katie Commons and Mary Beth Melso discuss the pros and cons of going through the probate process. They talk about:

  • What probate is;

  • Why state laws matter;

  • Issues that won’t be solved by avoiding probate;

  • The potential benefits of the probate process;

  • The role of trusts; and

  • How to find the best solution for your estate planning needs.

Mary Beth Melso also explores these questions further in her separate blog post, Will Substitutes to Avoid Probate.

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