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Glossary of Probate Terminology – hover over terms to view definition
- Codicil
- Executor / Executrix
- Inheritance
- Intestacy
- Intestate
- Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship
- Living Trust
- Personal Representative
- Probate
- Probate Court
- Testator / Testatrix
- Will
Probate Definitions and General Information
- What is probate?
- How does the probate process work?
- How long does probate usually take to complete?
- Why is probate actually required?
- How much does probate cost?
- If it is a small estate, is probate still necessary?
- What goes on in the probate of an uncontested will?
- Where is probate handled?
- Can I handle probate without a lawyer?