The Difference Between a Probate Case with Full Authority and a Probate Case with Limited Authority: When the probate court gives an executor or administrator the authority to manage a case with full authority it means certain actions can be done with less of the judge’s supervision. More independence to manage the probate translates to less paperwork, less delay and possibly less time spent in the courtroom. The guidelines of the Independent Administration of Estates Act must be followed along with all court requirements and procedures. The ease is probably most notable in the sale of a home.
If the estate […]

Probate Notes are a written review of a case prepared by the probate examiner prior to an upcoming hearing. The notes contain a brief summary of the case, including the names of the parties involved, the reason for the hearing, and the deficiencies if any. The examiner gives a recommendation or asks a question. The purpose is to make sure that everything has been handled properly and nothing is missing in the file. Probate notes are prepared anywhere from several weeks prior to hearing or as late as a day prior to a hearing. Probate notes might be reviewed and […]