Estate Planning Series – Post #3: Does All Property Pass Under My Will? Probate v. Non-probate Assets

Not all property is automatically subject to the terms of your Will.  It can be made subject to it, but it is not automatic.  We call assets that pass according to your Will “Probate” assets, because they would come under a court’s jurisdiction should your Will ever be offered for probate. On the other hand, property or assets with designated …