Probate cases can go on for two years or more.

遗嘱认证案可能会持续两年或更长时间。

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You'll find tips on estate planning, including ways to avoid probate costs.

你还可以在书中读到遗产规划的要诀，包括规避遗嘱认证费用的方法等内容。

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They may or may not have been handed on in the will or perhaps they are part of probate.

他们可能愿意也可能不愿意交出，或者那些东西算是遗嘱的一部分。

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People still need to plan their estate, to make sure their property goes to the persons they want it to go to, and to avoid probate on succession to their property.

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Jointly owned assets generally pass on to the joint owner without going through probate, but for assets without a joint owner or designated beneficiary, you may have to change the way the assets are held in order to avoid probate.

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Whether probate is costly or burdensome will depend on the state.

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