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13330 California St, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68154
2111 S 67th St, Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68106
319 S 17th Street, Suite 420, Omaha, NE 68102
1299 Farnam Street, Suite 1500, Omaha, NE 68102
17838 Burke St, Suite 250, Omaha, NE 68118
13815 FNB Pkwy, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68154
3555 Farnam St, Suite 1000, Omaha, NE 68131
2111 South 67th Street, Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68106
1055 North 115th Street, Suite 302, Omaha, NE 68154
1299 Farnam Street, Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68102
1500 Omaha Tower, 2120 South 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68124
One Pacific Place, Suite 800, 1125 South 103rd Street, Omaha, NE 68124
10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114
First National Tower, Ste 3700, 1601 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102
8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68114
1700 Farnam Street, Suite 1500, Omaha, NE 68102-2068
1301 S 75th St, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68124
2425 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE 68144
17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118
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What Is Probate?
Probate is the process through which assets from a deceased person’s estate are transferred to beneficiaries, such as spouses, children, and other loved ones. In plain terms, reading a person’s will and distributing the items contained in it is part of the probate process. In some states, probate courts also handle matters related to guardianships and conservatorships of children or disabled adults.
What Happens if You Don’t Do Probate?
Without an estate plan in place, the probate process will often still go forward, but it can get messier. Someone who dies without a will in place will often have their assets given to any survivors, even if that would have gone against their wishes. Court battles can unfold among relatives who feel like they deserve more.
How Long Does Probate Take?
In a simple case where there are no disputes, and the deceased had a strong plan in place, the probate process of distributing assets and paying off debts may only take a few months to complete. If someone challenges the will or any other part of the estate distribution, it can take much longer.
How Can You Avoid Probate?
If you want your beneficiaries to avoid the hassle of probate, you have several options. You can make sure to name beneficiaries of bank accounts, retirement accounts, and life insurance policies. You could also move your assets to a living trust, which will allow you to access them while you are still alive but will automatically pass to your beneficiaries upon your death.