We often hear from lawyers on TV and radio talking about the “agony of probate” and the importance of avoiding it. But what actually is “probate” and is it so bad? What is the difference between probate and estate administration? Learn the difference between probate and estate administration, how to avoid probate and how to minimize the steps involved in estate administration. We will also discuss when probate is a good thing, and how to navigate the process. You will also learn about traps for the unwary when trying to set up your estate plan to avoid probate. Finally we will run through the steps involved in probate, estate administration, and trust administration.