Is probate a bad thing? Not necessarily: it is a court procedure with strict timetables and procedures, and there is a Judge watching over the process. Probate may, however, add additional delays, costs and public exposure to your very private affairs. Discuss alternative means of transferring your assets at death with your estate planning attorney.
-Attorney Jack N. Alpern, Esq.
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