I came across this word recently and googled it. Probate actually means the process of legally transferring one's property upon his/her death such as that written in a will.
Interestingly, in the Probate administration today, the probate process may be contested or uncontested. Just like what we used to see on those television dramas (typically HK TVB dramas), some heirs who wished to have more share than what is given, will come up with arguments to express their dissatisfaction. Apparently there're several ways that could deem the decedent's will improper.
Just to name a few :-
1) the decedent may have been improperly influenced in making gifts
2) the decedent did not know what they were doing (insufficient mental capacity) at the time the will was executed
3) the decedent did not follow the necessary legal formalities in drafting his or her will.
Don't you think these scenarios looked familiar? As seen on TV? lolz.
Anyway guys, why do you need a will?? Is it just a simple way of setting your wishes before you die? Are we too young to write a will? I think we should all be aware of these when we start earning an income, or as soon as we have ownership to some degree of 'valuable properties'. Be it a house, a musical instrument, an artifact, antic etc etc.
My last words, consult orange county probate lawyer.
THink about it guys. Have fun =)
Friday, July 18, 2008
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