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Avoiding Probate FAQ<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Aisha Success, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Probate is the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s property under court supervision. However, there are ways to avoid or speed up the probate process with living trusts, joint tenancy, and named beneficiaries.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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No one can ever fully prepare to lose a loved one. It’s challenging to deal with grief on the one hand and legal processes for another person’s assets on the other. FindLaw hopes the following information offers practical support as you get oriented to the probate process.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll discuss the following topics:<\/p>\n