09/30/2025
Few estate planning subjects are as misunderstood as probate. It’s a legal procedure in which a court establishes the validity of your will, determines the value of your estate, resolves creditors’ claims, provides for the payment of taxes and other debts, and transfers assets to your heirs. Depending on applicable state law, probate can be expensive and time consuming. There are strategies to avoid (or minimize) probate. For smaller estates, title assets in a manner that allows them to be transferred directly to your beneficiaries outside your will. Contact us at (248) 846-8418 with questions.