Cuando fallece una persona, su patrimonio puede tener que pasar por testamentario. Si el difunto deja un testamento en el que indica cómo deben distribuirse sus bienes tras el fallecimiento, el testamento debe presentarse ante el tribunal testamentario para que pueda ser aprobado como documento válido. Durante este proceso, todas las partes que tengan derecho legal a ser notificadas serán informadas de este procedimiento. Esto les dará la oportunidad de aceptar u objetar la aprobación del testamento.

Probate will occur if an individual leaves an asset in his or her name alone. For example, if a bank account does not designate a beneficiary, or it is not jointly held, or it is not owned by a trust, then this asset must go through the probate estate of the deceased person.

There are various reasons why an individual would want to avoid probate, including time, money, and challenging family dynamics. Avoiding probate makes it easier for the Executor to manage the process and limits the opportunities for a will to be contested.

To ensure your estate planning goals are met, please make sure to contact your planning attorney. Contact Russo Law Group P.C. with questions or comments.