probate

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According to an individual who formerly lived there, the detached house is currently vacant, with the property understood to be part of probate - the legal process of dealing with a deceased person's belongings.

From BBC

Delays to probate from this legal action complicate things, but do not necessarily extend the 10-year limit.

From MarketWatch

That typically happens once all of the paperwork has been processed after the conclusion of the probate process.

From MarketWatch

As he died without a will, his apartment manager wouldn’t allow us to retrieve his artwork until a probate court designated an estate executor.

From MarketWatch

It’s time to hire a lawyer and get the ball rolling on probate, and make sure these accounts are dealt with properly.

From MarketWatch