The Uniform Probate Code

The Uniform Probate Code (UPC) is a set of laws designed to standardize the probate process across different states in the U.S. Probate is the legal procedure for managing a deceased person's assets and settling their debts. The UPC aims to make this process simpler, more efficient, and less costly by providing clear guidelines on how to handle wills, estates, and trusts. It addresses issues like how to distribute assets, the appointment of executors, and the rights of heirs, helping to ensure fairness and consistency in handling estates after a person's death.