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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I considered it an opportunity to learn, but that's just me, and there was no other beneficiary. Probate was not a problem. The Probate Court personnel were very helpful: fill out this form - return it by this date, do this, do that. I didn't hire a lawyer. Not pushing that approach, just saying ... it can be done without, if the situation is not complicated.

Time after that, I was the executor again, and knew so much more.[/quote]+1. First go to the court.  They provided a 6 or 7 page packet neatly outlining the steps.  Such as, fill out this form first.  Document names and addresses of anyone getting proceeds.  Fill out a basic table on all assets and values.   Etc. It was an easy process that did not require the expense of a lawyer.  You will still have to ready and sell the house and car, etc.  The process was not as bad as people make it out to be.  It does take time though because you may have to clean out a house and sell off stuff before you can finalize everything.   Liquidating furniture and jewelry, etc. can take time and it can drag on longer than one likes because of these tasks.  But the probate fees and taxes were surprisingly small.  All in all, it’s not as bad as people make it sound.  The probate clerk and office were cheerful and always accessible for questions.  Absolutely no lawyer was needed. [/quote]

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