When is it necessary to open an estate?

An estate must be opened if a decedent owned properties at the time of her death in her name alone or together with others, but not in survivorship. A court order is required to transfer this type of property to the proper party.

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1. Why do Probate Courts become involved in the settling of decedents' estates?
2. When is it necessary to open an estate?
3. Is it necessary to have a lawyer or other professional help Probate an estate or file the required tax returns?
4. What is the Probate Court hearing?