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When a New York domiciliary dies (decedent) having a Last Will and Testament (testate), Probate is the process in which: (1) a Will is proved to the satisfaction of the Court to be the valid Last Will and Testament of the decedent, (2) the person named in the Will as Executor (fiduciary) is appointed to carry out
Payable on Death (POD) accounts work similarly to Totten trusts. They allow the owner to designate a beneficiary who will receive the assets directly upon the owners death, thus avoiding probate.
Probate is judicial proceeding by which a testamentary document is established to be a valid will. Upon legal recognition being granted to the will or other document, a probate court will appoint an executor to administer the estate of the deceased and distribute assets to the intended beneficiaries.
A surrogate is a judge who is responsible for overseeing the probate process in a particular county. The surrogate ensures that the will of the deceased person is valid and that the estate is distributed ing to the wills terms.
Establish a living trust: This is a common way for people with high-value estates to avoid probate. With a living trust, the person writing the trust decides which assets to put into the trust and who will act as trustee.
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The custodian of the will (the person who has the will at the time of the persons death) must, within 30 days of the persons death: Take the original will to the probate court clerks office within 30 days. Contact your superior court courthouse to find out where the probate court clerks office is located.
The Cons of Probate in California Delays in Asset Distribution: Probate can be time-consuming, causing delays in asset distribution, which may not be ideal for heirs in need of quick access to funds. Complex Court Procedures: The probate process can be intricate, potentially taking months or even years to complete.
What methods exist to avoid probate? Trust creation. Revocable trusts can facilitate the transfer of assets outside of court but assets will still be part of the taxable estate. Joint ownership. If you can jointly own accounts or property, it can pass automatically to co-owners. Gifting. Pay-on-death accounts.

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