When you see the corpse of your loved one, you are in a terrible state of shock. You certainly have nothing to do with the property, money and inheritance that you have been assigned, deep down you know that you should move on and live your life with a smile after a few days. After all, no one can control death and things that are out of your control make you give up on life.

If you have recently lost a loved one and been assigned an inheritance, you should be aware of the concept of probate. The word probate means proof of a particular will, which is written by someone who wants to pass their money or property to someone they trust and love. For example, if your father has a large property, there is a good chance that you will be his heir after his death.

Here is everything you need to know about this concept:

It’s related to:

• All property owned by a deceased person

• Payment of debts that the deceased person has left behind

• Obtaining the rights to obtain royalties, stock dividends, etc. what the deceased person has left

• Liquidation of all assets, as well as financial disputes

• Liquid assets and properties of the deceased person

• Distribution of property to eligible heirs who are relatives of the deceased person

When a person dies, the will is read and disclosed to the entire family. Depending on the choices you make while you are alive, the property is distributed. However, if there are things that have not been mentioned in the will, lawyers are hired to distribute the property and money in equal proportions to the eligible heirs.

How does the succession work?

There is a great process behind this concept:

• Petitions are filed and court dates are taken for individuals

• Probate begins with a petition, which is filed with the court

• The court sets a hearing date within 120 days after the petition is filed.

• The process begins right when a personal representative or attorney is hired for the court hearing.

• If necessary, additional pleadings and agreements are entered to resolve the probate-related dispute

• Finally, after all the hearings, short dates and the long process, comes the closing date and distributions. All eligible heirs are called to court and the judge announces his decision that the heirs get what they deserve.