How does the personal representative know which type of probate process is appropriate?
The following are some of the factors to consider when deciding the type of probate procedure to use: • Size of the estate • Nature of your assets • Complexity of issues in the estate • Disputes among heirs, beneficiaries, or creditors • Real estate to be distributed • Beneficiaries who are under 18 years old • Estate insolvency • Out-of-state personal representative
