Question 1
Informal probate occurs when:
◦ The beneficiaries don't care who gets the assets and property of the decedent
◦ There is only one surviving heir
◦ All assets are in a trust and nothing needs to go through probate
◦ The estate's value does not exceed a small sum as set by state statue
Question 2
Which is not one of the steps included in a small estate settlement?
◦ A petition is filed
◦ An order for informal administration is granted
◦ The attorney prepared the case to the court
◦ Debts are paid, property is distributed, and then the estate is closed