Why does an heir or beneficiary need to establish good title to the deceased persons assets through probate?
Unless the heir or beneficiary establishes good title to the assets, he will find it difficult or impossible to possess, use, sell, or otherwise benefit from the assets he is entitled to. For instance, without clear title to a house or other piece of real estate, the heir or beneficiary would be unable to prove to a potential buyer that he has the legal right to sell that property.
