Consequence of Not Probating Estate

First, without a court-supervised probate process, it can be difficult to determine who the legal heirs of the deceased person's estate are. This can lead to disputes among family members or other potential beneficiaries, which can prolong and complicate the distribution of assets.

Second, without probate, the deceased person's creditors may not be notified of their death and may continue to seek payment of debts. This can result in assets being unnecessarily tied up in debt repayment, rather than being distributed to the rightful beneficiaries.

Third, not going through probate can result in a delay in the distribution of assets to the beneficiaries, as there is no legal process in place to ensure that assets are properly accounted for and distributed in a timely manner.

Fourth, if the deceased person owned real property, it's not possible to transfer the title of the property without probate.

Lastly, if the deceased person had any outstanding taxes, those taxes would not be settled.

Overall, going through the probate process can help ensure that the deceased person's assets are distributed according to their wishes, and that any outstanding debts or taxes are paid, so that the beneficiaries can receive their inheritance as soon as possible.

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