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Summary probate

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004769

A simplified and expedited form of probate proceeding available for small estates or estates that meet specific statutory criteria. This process allows for the transfer of assets to heirs with less court involvement and fewer formalities than a regular probate. The specific monetary thresholds for qualifying as a small estate vary by state law.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004769
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004769",
  "term": "Summary probate",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A simplified and expedited form of probate proceeding available for small estates or estates that meet specific statutory criteria. This process allows for the transfer of assets to heirs with less court involvement and fewer formalities than a regular probate. The specific monetary thresholds for qualifying as a small estate vary by state law.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/summary-probate/"
}

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