Probate is the legal process through which the court determines how your property will be distributed. If you own a home, real property or a vehicle when you pass away, your loved ones will most likely be required to probate your estate.
The advantages of probate include:
- Validation of your Will
- Transfer of your property after debts are paid (Including probate and legal fees)
- Changes the name on titled assets from the decedent to the heirs
Although probate is relatively easy and inexpensive in Idaho, if you want to avoid probate, consider a Living Trust.
These are documents you may need to plan your estate and simplify your life: