“I thought if I had a will, my family would avoid court — turns out, I was completely wrong.” Many people believe a will keeps their loved ones out of probate. But in reality, a will guarantees your estate goes through the court system. One Pennsylvania family faced over a year of delays, thousands in legal fees, and court-mandated distributions simply because their father’s will was misunderstood as a protection. During probate, your assets become public record, your family is burdened with leg