Probate in Boise Idaho
is the
procedure where by legal title to property is transferred from the
decedent's estate to his/her beneficiaries. It is also the process that sets forth the
rules pertaining to the payment of creditors of the estate. A probate lawyer can help you navigate the procedure.
If a person
dies
having a
will or ("testate"), the probate court can be asked to ascertain if the will is legitimate and hears any objections to the will. The court
may also order that creditors get paid and in addition
supervises the
procedure to ensure
that property remaining is distributed in accordance with
the terms of the will.If a person
dies without having
a will or ("intestate"), the probate court appoints
someone to receive all
claims against the estate, pay creditors and then distribute all remaining property as per the laws of the state. The major distinction
between dying testate and dying intestate is that an intestate estate
is distributed to beneficiaries in
accordance with the distribution plan recognized by state law; a testate estate (after payment of
debts, taxes and costs of administration) is distributed in accordance with the
directions
given by
the decedent in his/her will.
