Probate is designed to create a “final accounting” upon death. It is the legal process of “proving up” a Will, or verifying that a Will is valid, takes place in one of two instances. First, if a person dies leaving behind a Will, or second, if the deceased has died intestate, that is, has not left behind a Will or estate plan of any type or the Will cannot be found.
About Hunter Montgomery
Hunter Montgomery is the owner/managing attorney of the Montgomery Law Firm, LLC. He has been practicing estate planning law fsince 2002. Hunter is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Read More!
