If you leave your estate to your loved ones using a will, everything you own will pass through probate. Probate or estate administration is where the assets of the deceased are managed and distributed through the court. The process is often expensive, time-consuming and open to the public. For an experienced and knowledgeable probate or guardianship lawyer in the Merritt Island area, look no further than The Law Office of Brian W. Hurd. Call 321-252-4687.