“When a person dies without a will, he is said to have died intestate. An intestate estate is also one where the will presented to the court has been deemed to be invalid. The probate process for an intestate estate includes distributing the decedent’s assets according to state laws. If a deceased person has no assets, probate may not be necessary.

In general, a probate court proceeding usually begins with the appointment of an administrator to oversee the estate of the deceased. The administrator functions as an executor, receiving all legal claims against the estate and paying off the outstanding debts.

The administrator is tasked with locating any legal heirs of the deceased, including surviving spouses, children, and parents. The probate court will assess what assets need to be distributed among the legal heirs and how to distribute them. The probate laws in most states divide property among the surviving spouse and children of the deceased.

Asset transfer to the government is known as escheatment. States do typically have a timeframe for the claiming of any assets by an heir who may step forward.” – Investopedia

Understanding if probate is needed after someone passes away is crucial. The probate process can be quite lengthy to complete. The complexity or disagreements surrounding the person’s estate can prolong the settlement and distribution of their belongings, leading to increased time and costs.

Generally, handling an estate without a will tends to be more expensive compared to one with a valid will. Nonetheless, both cases still require considerable time and expenses.

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