{"id":13176,"date":"2023-12-13T17:38:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T17:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/?p=13176"},"modified":"2023-12-13T17:38:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T17:38:01","slug":"do-i-need-probate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/blog\/do-i-need-probate\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I need to go through probate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether or not you need to go through probate depends on the size and complexity of your estate. If you have a small estate, you may be able to avoid probate through a process called small estate administration. However, if you have a large or complex estate, you will likely need to go through probate.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some general guidelines to help you determine if you need to go through probate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have a will and your assets are titled in your name alone, you will likely need to go through probate.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a revocable living trust, your assets will avoid probate.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a small estate (typically less than $50,000 in assets), you may be able to avoid probate through small estate administration.<\/li>\n<li>If you have joint tenancy assets with right of survivorship, these assets will pass automatically to the surviving joint tenant and will not go through probate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>If you are unsure whether or not you need to go through probate, it is always best to consult with an attorney. 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