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Understanding probate is important because it involves the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s assets and settling their debts, which can have significant financial and emotional implications for the deceased’s heirs and beneficiaries. Individuals may encounter delays, expenses, and potential disputes in the estate settlement process without a clear understanding of probate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACTEC Fellows Richard R. Gans<\/a> and Phillip A. Baumann<\/a> discuss and explain the ins and outs of the process, such as the difference between probate and non-probate assets, in easy-to-understand terms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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