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April 12, 2022
11Exclusive Jurisdiction and the Probate Court
When a loved one dies, families often assume that probate courts simply rubber-stamp wills and distribute assets according to the deceased’s wishes. Many people view probate as a ministerial process where courts mechanically follow predetermined instructions without exercising meaningful oversight. This belief can lead to surprise when probate courts actively scrutinize estate matters, require detailed...
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