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Probate
Purpose of Probate
Ultimate Goal
“The Ultimate goal of probate is to get the assets out of the decedent’s name and into the name of the decedent’s beneficiaries or heirs.
What are NON-probate assets?
Trust Property
Joint Held Accounts
Real Property Deed
Upon Death
Accounts with Beneficiaries
(P.O.D) Accounts
Life Insurance
with a Beneficiary Named
Texas Real Estate is not generally right of survivorship
What are considered probate assets?
Real Property
Jewelry
Cars
Antiques and Collectibles
Art
Stocks & Bonds
Life Insurance if no beneficiary is listed or beneficiary is deceased
Bank and retirement
accounts with no or estate beneficiaries.
Clothing &
Personal Items
Did your loved one pass away with a Will?
My analysis always starts with - Is there a Will or not?
When someone dies WITH a Will (testate) options
Did your loved one pass away without a Will?
My analysis always starts with - Is there a Will or not?
When someone dies WITHOUT a Will (intestate) options
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