In short probate is the court process by which Wills proved valid or invalid. Probate is the legal process wherein the estate of a decedent is administered.

noun: probate. It is the official proving of a will. “the will was in probate”

With Wills or without Wills; any assets owned by a decedent have to go through the process of probate. Probate is the process of transferring the assets of the decedent to the living family members of the decedent. Probate is the formal legal process that gives recognition to a will and appoints the executor or personal representative who will administer the estate and distribute assets to the intended beneficiaries. The attorneys at the law offices of Cammarasana & Bilello we can help your family navigate through the process of probate, and make it easily manageable in your time of need. Our attorneys are not only trained in handling simple estate probate matters, we take care of complex estate litigation in the event of a contest or fraud in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens County, Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn Kings County New York. The laws of each state vary, so it is a good idea to consult an attorney to determine whether the fiduciary must be bonded (a requirement that may have been waived in the will) and what reports must be prepared. Most probate proceedings can be expensive and the process prolonged in the event of a contest or other unforeseen problems. Speak with one of the attorneys at the law offices of Cammarasana & Bilello about avoiding probate altogether with a properly executed and funded living trust.