What Is Probate & Why You Want To Avoid Probate Court

[@Oshuin9]

Excellent explanation. I will be sharing this video. Thanks!

[@wanderfulescape773]

I’m battling my custodian of my UTMA account for access since I’m passed the age of majority and I was told by the clerk that the probate court is limited in its capacity. They refused to do my motion for summary judgment. I’m trying to get my case transferred to Civil court but the clerk isn’t returning my calls. They said they’d call back on Thursday and never did. I called and left a message. I also just placed a motion to transfer. I’m appalled how slow the probate courts are. I’ve been going in this a year so far. I heard it takes years. It shouldn’t be like this to get justice from an abusive custodian!

[@jessicamueller2265]

My mom passed away last week without a will, but her life insurance listed my father and myself as the primary beneficiaries. The only debt she has is medical bills, which I was told will “go away” (we live in NY if that makes a difference) and no one will be responsible for paying them. The only thing she owned that was in her name was her car, it’s only in her name. My dad is in a nursing home and can not drive at all.. but I have a feeling he will not agree with my decision to sell her car. I assume we will have to go through probate or just let the car sit and rot?

[@mackaydressler]

Hello Jessica, laws can vary state to state so it is always best to contact and attorney in your area.

[@l-burna5875]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this it really helped me out.

[@mackaydressler]

Glad it helped!

[@keithfrances5658]

What if there is no estate just a life insurance policy

[@mackaydressler]

If there is a life insuarance policy that lists beneficiaries Probate will not be necessary in most cases.

[@davidjames4267]

A lawyer recommending to not use her services. Lol

[@monoshock57]

Born free and taxed to death.