Probate refers to the court and process responsible for overseeing individuals who are unable to make their own personal, health care, and financial decisions. These individuals can be classified into three main groups: minor children (under the legal age of 18 in most states), incapacitated adults, and individuals who have passed away without making legal arrangements to avoid probate. The probate process can be costly and time-consuming, with all court proceedings and related documents being available to the public. To save costs, spare their beneficiaries from legal complications, and maintain privacy, many individuals opt to avoid probate.
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