What happens to a will after probate?

Once a will has gone through the probate process in California, it is considered finalized. This means that the will is officially enforceable, and all of the assets in the estate must be distributed as outlined in the will. In some cases, the court may make changes to the will. This could include changing the amount of money or property that is given to each beneficiary, or even changing beneficiaries entirely. In these instances, the original will is amended and the amended version is used to distribute the estate. Once the will is officially finalized and the assets of the estate are distributed, the will is considered closed. This means that the will can no longer be changed or contested, and all aspects of the probate process are complete. The court will then have a record of the will and all legal documents related to it for future reference. If the will itself is lost, destroyed or otherwise cannot be found, the court will still retain the records related to the probate process. These documents can be used to trace the details of the will and to settle any legal matters related to the estate.

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