https://courtneyrollinsmain.carrot.com/blog/ep-110-3-bad-things-about-probate-in-nc-and-3-ways-to-avoid-it-estate-pro-service-llc/What is Probate?Probate is the legal act of settling the affairs of a deceased person. During the probate process the appointed personal representative(s) is referred to as the executor(s) if there is a verified will or the administrator(s) if there is no will in place. The personal representative will have legal authority to notify creditors and settle the affairs of the estate. This includes paying debt and distributing inheritance owed and owned by the estate. Here are 3 reasons to probate is bad and 3 ways to avoid probate.