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2391 Holmgren Way, Suite A, Green Bay, WI 54303
15 Park Place, Suite 300, Appleton, WI 54912-2785
100 South Main Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
55 Jewelers Park Drive, Suite 400, Neenah, WI 54956
100 West Lawrence Street, Suite 112, Appleton, WI 54911
6991 WI-76, Neenah, WI 54956
200 South Washington Street, Suite 200, Green Bay, WI 54301
2149 Velp Avenue, Suite 206, Green Bay, WI 54303-5424
2800 E Enterprise Ave, Appleton, WI 54913
120 E 4th Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130
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210 North Main Street, Oshkosh, WI 54903
716 Pine St, Green Bay, WI 54305
231 South Adams Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
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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.