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probate estate

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A quick definition of probate estate:

A probate estate is the collection of things that belonged to someone who has died. This includes things that were in their name, like money in a bank account or a house they owned. It also includes things that didn't have a title, like their clothes or jewelry. The probate court decides what happens to these things, usually following the instructions in the person's will. Some things, like property that was given away before the person died, are not part of the probate estate.

A more thorough explanation:

In trusts and estates, the probate estate refers to the assets that are owned by an individual and are subject to distribution by the probate court after their death. These assets include:

  • Property that is solely owned by the individual
  • Assets that do not have a title, such as household items and jewelry
  • Money owed to the individual before their death, such as proceeds from a wrongful death lawsuit

However, assets that are not part of the probate estate include those that have been transferred to another person during the individual's lifetime or those that are controlled by a survivorship mechanism.

For example, if John owns a house solely in his name and passes away, the house would be part of his probate estate and would be distributed according to his will. However, if John owned a joint bank account with his wife, the account would not be part of his probate estate because it would automatically transfer to his wife upon his death.

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They don't send your application back to you and tell you to redo an addendum if they don't like it, so the only way to know whether they "accepted" it, as it were, is admissions results
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any spivey thoughts? thinking about applying for pro bono
What constitutes "diverse background" for the spivey pro bono?
I'm as "nURM" as they come, but I was the victim of a violent crime which absolutely tanked my grades. I would really want expert help on tackling that in my GPA addendum and my PS, but don't really have thousands to throw at consultants
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I’m a supporter of wasting Spivey’s time
9:26
I hate that bum
yeah I think consultant services are overall predatory and classist but yknow I wouldn’t say no to someone helping me out for free
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On LSAC, you can find a career advisor from your undergrad. That’s what I used
DarioDarko
9:41
Otherwise I’ve been a journalist for past 4 years professionally and 8 total. Would be happy to help proofread
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But the other consultants are probably fine
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He posted some of his writing from his blog once as an example of what a PS should look like and it is so horrendous you guys
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I’m going to be nice. All I will say is I don’t think this caliber of writing would be beneficial to your law school application
tbf it isnt spivey whos editing your personal statement
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you like one of those idiots who think spelling is a sign of ingelligence
I am REALLY impressed with the way you know words
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Yeah he shoulda quoted the bible
bitch he didn’t quote anything
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9:58
never heard of this guy. i am intrigued
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