When a loved one passes away, their finances, property and personal belongings don't automatically transfer to family members. A formal, court-managed process called probate handles this transfer.

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DEAR ERIC: My wife and I will soon receive a small inheritance from the death of one of my relatives. Since we do not need most of this money, we have decided to distribute it among our children and ...