Estate planning and Probate are often confused, but they are not the same thing. Estate planning is everything you do before death to prepare. This includes creating documents and putting a plan in place for what happens later. Probate comes after death. It is the process of executing those documents and carrying out the plan you created. Understanding the difference helps you know when you need planning and when probate administration comes into play. * We hate disclaimers as much as you do, bu

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