When planning for the transfer of assets after death, two terms come up often: probate and trust. Probate is the ...

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Part one is To Avoid Probate, Use Trusts for Estate Planning. Deeds must be used to transfer real estate into an LLC or into a trust, making deeds an essential part of implementing most estate plans.

Typically, the probate hearing is scheduled in the first few weeks of the probate process, and shortly thereafter the executor is able to obtain "letters testamentary" from the court.