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A quick definition of probate:

Probate: A legal process where a court decides if a will is valid. Once the court approves the will, it is considered final and cannot be changed. However, people can still question if the will is fair or if it was made properly.

A more thorough explanation:

Probate is a legal process that determines if a will is valid. It is a court procedure that confirms the authenticity of a will and ensures that it is executed according to the wishes of the deceased person.

For example, if someone dies and leaves a will, the probate court will review the document to make sure it meets all legal requirements. The court will also ensure that the will was executed properly and that the deceased person was of sound mind when they created it.

Once the court confirms the validity of the will, it will appoint an executor to manage the deceased person's estate. The executor will be responsible for distributing the assets according to the terms of the will.

Probate can be a lengthy and expensive process, and it is not always necessary. For example, if the deceased person had a small estate or if their assets were held in a trust, probate may not be required.

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everyone saying medians are gonna be crazy so idk what i should be aiming for. 3.9+ gpa if it matters
r/lsa makes me feel like im stupid for having a 170 lol
@RasheedWallaceFan: your gpa is above all medians, so apply broadly
Okay thank you for the input, the other thing im struggling with is just making a school list in general. I am insecure so im like do i have to apply to 5 low ranked schools just in case? I guess I am trying to figure out where the "safety" cutoff is and my list right now is 25 schools so idk if thats too much
@RasheedWallaceFan: 25 is on the high end, but you should apply to however many you feel comfortable with. imo, a safety is anywhere you are well above both medians. you can look at my school list for inspo if you'd like
you shouldn't apply to anywhere you wouldn't realistically go if it was your only offer
for sure, thank you a lot. Have fun at michigan that will be awesome!
NosyBeagle
17:13
it is 4pm here so it's time for nyt sudoku (I'm not good at sudoku either)
omg i just did the wordle and mini
NosyBeagle
17:14
love nyt games
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NosyBeagle
17:14
i do them in between studying to keep sane
@RasheedWallaceFan: take your list and research the city, campus, tuition, bar passage, employment by sector, etc.!!! it might help you narrow down your school choices
also don't pay much attention to the people on reddit. there's genuinely good advice but there's a ton of people who are just energy vampires (average reddit user)
@NosyBeagle: that is so real
me playing a mobile game after a 7sage section
NosyBeagle
17:26
i have or im gonna get the lsat blues
NosyBeagle
17:26
lol
17:30
I already have the LSAT blues... not as much as I am going to have between June 7 and June 25 though :P
17:31
The real reason why lawyers are alchoholics... Because there is so much of a wait time between tests and scores.
NosyBeagle
17:48
i already became one in undergrad so ill fit right in
Are the 7sage app requirements as far as essays go accurate? I would love to spend my summer preparing my applications but I dont want to waste time writing essays that wont be there. Is there a way to know what will be on the apps, or when those apps will be available to view? Or should I just focus on my PS and DS for now?
@RasheedWallaceFan: they were accurate for me, but school requirements change year to year and there's no way for anyone to know for sure
NosyBeagle
18:22
how far can i get if I type "please" on a word doc 500 times
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18:32
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18:37
oh yeah my shift is almost over im gonna go to sleep immdiately
@RasheedWallaceFan: refer to school website, of course
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