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Review Small Estate Eligibility
Small Estate Probate, also known as Summary Probate, is a simpler version of state regulated Probate.
In some cases it may be a preferred method to settle an Estate because it can save time, effort, and money.
This type of Probate is only allowed for those Estates considered "small" by state law; however, the criteria for "small" varies greatly because each state sets different limits.
For example, in some states, the term may apply to an Estate worth less than $30,000; in others, the limit might be $200,000.
Therefore, review state law to determine eligibility before contacting Probate Court.
Note: Virginia and Delaware do not offer this type of Probate at all.
Probate can be a challenging legal process and so a Probate Attorney or Estate Attorney is typically hired, though not technically required by law.
See the links below for more information about local state laws and Probate Attorneys for hire.
In some cases it may be a preferred method to settle an Estate because it can save time, effort, and money.
This type of Probate is only allowed for those Estates considered "small" by state law; however, the criteria for "small" varies greatly because each state sets different limits.
For example, in some states, the term may apply to an Estate worth less than $30,000; in others, the limit might be $200,000.
Therefore, review state law to determine eligibility before contacting Probate Court.
Note: Virginia and Delaware do not offer this type of Probate at all.
Probate can be a challenging legal process and so a Probate Attorney or Estate Attorney is typically hired, though not technically required by law.
See the links below for more information about local state laws and Probate Attorneys for hire.