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       The Pros And Cons Of Probate




      Submitted by Anné                                    Bottom line: While probate is a default mechanism that   what documents are necessary schedule a consultation today
      Desormier-Cartwright, Esq.                         ultimately works to enforce fair distribution of even small   by calling our office at (561) 694-7827, Anné Desormier-
        In estate planning circles,                      estates, it can create undue cost and delays. For that reason,   Cartwright, Esq., Elder & Estate Planning Attorneys PA, 480
      the word “probate” often                           many people prefer to use strategies to keep their property out   Maplewood Drive, Suite 3, Jupiter, FL 33458.
      comes with a starkly negative                      of probate when they die.                           The content of this article is general and should not be relied
      connotation. Indeed, for many                        A skilled estate planning attorney can develop a strategy   upon without review of your specific circumstances by competent
      people — especially those                          to help you avoid probate and make life easier for the next   legal counsel. Reliance on the information herein is at your
      with larger estates — financial                    generation. For more information about your options, contact   own risk, as it expresses no opinion by the firm on your specific
      planners recommend trying to                       us today to schedule a consultation.              circumstances or legal needs. An attorney client relationship is
      keep property out of probate                         If you have questions about this or your estate plan and   not created through the information provided herein.
      whenever possible. That being
      said, the probate system was
      and his/her heirs, and in a few cases it may even work to an  Cardinal Newman High School
      ultimately established to protect the property of the deceased

      advantage. Let’s look briefly at the pros and cons of going
      through probate.                                     Announces New Athletic Director
      The Pros
        For some estates, especially those in which no will was
      left, the system works to make sure all assets are distributed     Cardinal Newman                   instant connection with our student athletes and serve as an
      according to state law. Here are some potential advantages of   High School is pleased to            exemplary role model to them.”
      probating an estate:                                 announce the appointment                          Campbell is originally from Jacksonville, Fla., and earned
        ● It provides a trustworthy procedure for redistributing the   of Reilly Campbell as               a Bachelor of Science in sport management from Florida
      property of the deceased if no will was left.        the new athletic director,                      State University and a Masters of Education in educational
        ● It validates and enforces the intentions of the deceased if   effective July 11. Campbell        leadership from the University of New England. Campbell’s
      a will exists.                                       brings varied experiences                       appointment as Newman’s athletic director comes after a
        ● It ensures taxes and claimed debts are paid on the estate,   in school athletics and             thorough search.
      so there’s a finality to the deceased person’s affairs, rather than   education from Catholic          “I am excited to have been given the opportunity to lead
      an uncertain, lingering feeling for the beneficiaries.   and college preparatory                     the athletic department at Cardinal Newman High School,
        ● If the deceased was in debt, probate gives only a brief   schools and will also serve            as well as the boys basketball team,” states Campbell. “The
      window for creditors to file a claim, which can result in more   as head boys basketball coach.      Cardinal Newman athletic program has a rich history that I
      debt forgiveness.                                      Campbell joins Cardinal Newman High School from   am honored to be part of. I look forward to building on the
      The Cons                                             Atlanta International School in Atlanta, Ga., where he served   past and helping to create new legacies.”
        While probate is intended to work fairly to facilitate the   as athletic director since 2019. Before that, Campbell was   About Cardinal Newman High School
      transfer of property after someone dies, consider bypassing the   athletic director and head basketball coach at Notre Dame     Founded in 1961, Cardinal Newman is a premier Catholic
      process for these reasons:                           Academy in Duluth, Ga. He has spent over a decade coaching   college preparatory high school in West Palm Beach. It
        ● Probate is a matter of public record, which means personal   athletics and has taught middle through high school grades,   has a rich tradition of attracting gifted scholars, athletes,
      family and financial information become public knowledge.  including many AP courses.                and artists who will become women and men of character,
        ● There may be considerable costs, including court, attorney,     “Reilly’s energy and passion for athletics and developing   faith, and intellect. Newman’s coeducational environment
      and executor fees, all of which get deducted from the value of   young people’s ‘body, mind, and spirit’ made him an ideal   allows students to grow and develop in a safe and communal
      the estate.                                          candidate,” states President Brother Thomas Zoppo. “He   setting. Every classroom promotes collaboration, creativity,
        ● Probate can be time-consuming, holding up distribution   embodies the core values of Cardinal Newman and the   and critical thinking, and each student receives the support
      of the assets for months, and sometimes, years.      athletic department, and I am confident he will make an   required to achieve his/her personal best.
        ● Probate can be complicated and stressful for your executor
      and your beneficiaries.



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