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small-estate probate

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A quick definition of small-estate probate:

Small-estate probate is a way to handle a person's belongings after they die. It's a simpler process than regular probate and usually doesn't need a lawyer's help. It's used for small estates, which means the person didn't own a lot of things. When someone dies, their belongings become their "estate." The small-estate probate process helps make sure their belongings go to the right people.

A more thorough explanation:

Small-estate probate is a less formal process for administering small estates, which usually does not require the assistance of an attorney. It is a type of probate, which is the legal process of proving a will to be valid and administering the estate of a deceased person.

For example, if a person dies with only a few assets, such as a small bank account and a car, their estate may qualify for small-estate probate. The process may involve filling out forms and submitting them to the court, rather than going through a full probate proceeding.

Small-estate probate is designed to operate with minimal input and supervision of the probate court. It is less structured than the normal process and is usually completed more quickly and at a lower cost.

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GreyCeaselessMammoth
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do i need a comma between clauses separated by an and if they could both stand alone
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not quite but i was typing out an example sentence and it became clear to me that i don't need a comma
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GodsPlanUltimately
16:18
What's the difference between a first choice and first seat deposit? Like if they accept you and say "first choice deposit" is that a confirmation of your acceptance similar to the first seat deposit? Thank you!
got that georgetown WL
triplethread
16:38
thats ok curvy
triplethread
16:38
better than an r
yeahhhh i'll take it
GW and Arkansas my only A's fr
shaquilleoatmeal
16:39
curvy wl is still huge, did u interview?
i know the answer depends on the school, but for an overall estimate, when status changed to “pending decision” how long until receive decision?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:39
ngl i might vom, im bein a pussy and dont wanna check my email because i cant handle the pain after the mich r
georgetown WL. SURPRISED becasue im below both medians
I did an alumni interview shaq
my cycle so far CLS FORDHAM GEORGETOWN WL
lowkey yeah I am surprised at WL too i've been expecting outright R's
shaquilleoatmeal
16:40
i dont have anything in my email...did yall get an email or check aso?
16:40
@GodsPlanUltimately: i think just two separate fees to lock in ur spot, you are correct, the 2nd is further confirming your seat
ElfinDebonairShark
16:40
Anyone who got the WL interview after 12/1?
16:40
@SpiritualDailyBandit: expect as soon as 1week or less up to 5-8weeks.
mine was an email
is getting waitlisted from two T14's and fordham something to be proud of considering my stats? need some inspiration to retake my lsat and reapply
thank you!
16:41
@SpiritualDailyBandit: no prob, not very helpful but u are correct it just depends
shaquilleoatmeal
16:41
@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: 2 wl with ur stats is an A in my book tbh
snow
16:42
boston is so expensive shaq. idk how you do it
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