
Common Probate Mistakes That Cost Families Thousands (And How to Avoid Them)
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a person’s estate after they pass away—and while it serves an important legal function, it can also be time-consuming, public, and expensive. Unfortunately, many families lose thousands of dollars (and countless hours) due to common probate mistakes that could have been avoided with some simple planning.
At Pettis Webber Pacific, we’ve guided many Washington families through the probate process—and we’ve also helped others plan ahead to stay out of it. In this article, we’ll explore the most common probate missteps and how to avoid them.