Estates, Executors & Probate Court
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If you find yourself in charge of winding up a loved one's estate, you probably don't know where to start. Here are tips on tackling this demanding job, one step at a time. (Good news: you may never need to set foot in a probate court.)
Settling an estate, in or out of probate court.
Are you qualified to be an executor and do you want to do the job?
Here you’ll find lots of information for executors, including what the job entails and how to get started.
Learn the steps needed to complete the probate process.
What is probate, anyway? Here's an overview.
These articles give an overview of the process in specific states.
Simplified Probate Procedures
Every state offers some kind of shortcut for "small estates"--which, under some state's rules, can actually be quite large.
Depending on your state's law, your inheritors may be able to skip regular probate.
Much valuable property doesn't go through probate--find out how to determine when you can skip probate altogether.
Questions on Executors & Probate
Helpful Books from Nolo
The Executor's Guide
A thorough guide to settling a loved one's estate, whether you're handling it alone or working with a lawyer.
A thorough guide to settling a loved one's estate, whether you're handling it alone or working with a lawyer.
How to Probate an Estate in California
Everything you need (including court forms) to take an estate, big or small, through California probate court.
Everything you need (including court forms) to take an estate, big or small, through California probate court.
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