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How To Avoid Probate In California

Probate is a court-ordered procedure that determines whether a will is valid or not. Probate is a time-consuming and expensive process that can take months to resolve. There are many ways to avoid probate in California.

What is Probate?

Probate is the legal process through which an estate of a deceased person is distributed to its beneficiaries or heirs. Probate is a simpler process if you are the beneficiary of a Will. If you are not the beneficiary, however, probate is a more complicated process. The court must determine who the heirs and how they will be distributed.