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url: 'https://www.fmjlaw.com/estate-planning-probate/'
title: 'Vlog: What Is Probate? Should It Be Avoided?'
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  name: Georgie Stocks
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date: '2018-06-18T14:00:06+00:00'
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# Vlog: What Is Probate? Should It Be Avoided?

[Karen Schlotthauer](https://www.fmjlaw.com/professional/karen-a-schlotthauer/), one of FMJ’s [Trusts & Estates](https://www.fmjlaw.com/practice-area/trusts-estates/) attorney, explains the probate process and when you may want to avoid it. Click the video to learn more!

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