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What will happen to your belongings in the event that you pass away? Whether you have written a will or not, your estate will enter a legal process known as probate. Basically, the court will supervise the division of your home and assets to family members and ensure your debts are settled. The process varies from state to state, but the timeline is generally the same.

When someone dies, his or her estate and belongings enter probate. Depending on a number of factors this can either be either a relatively short or lengthy process. If you have been named the executor of the estate, you will need to oversee all six steps of the probate process. Understanding what these steps entail can help ensure the process runs smoothly.