Category: Probate

  • Do All Assets Have to Pass Through Probate?

    If you’re thinking about writing a will, you may wonder, do all assets have to pass through probate? Many assets do not. You could structure your estate planning so that all your assets avoid probate, which may or may not be the best option in your situation. Knowing which property is part of the probate process is critical to handling the estate properly. Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess can help you create the best estate plan for you and your family. We also help clients in all probate matters. A critical issue for probate is which assets can be transferred after someone passes away without going through the process. Probate law covers what happens to a deceased person’s property after death. Probate is the legal process to settle the esta

  • What Is Simplified Probate?

    If your loved one left behind a smaller estate, you may ask yourself, what is simplified probate? It’s the legal process for settling the affairs of a person who has passed away. Some estates qualify for simplified rules within the probate system. If you want to learn where an estate stands and which kind of probate applies, contact Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess for help. The superior court oversees the probate process. The process determines whether a will is genuine and appoints a personal representative to take charge of the estate. During the probate process, creditors may be allowed to collect debts the deceased owed when he or she died. Washington Probate Basics Not all property or assets need to pass through probate. A good rule

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