Which property goes through a court-supervised transfer of a decedent's assets typically as outlined in a will?

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Probate assets typically go through a court-supervised transfer of a decedent's assets as outlined in a will. This includes assets that were solely owned by the decedent, and any assets that were owned as tenants in common. Assets transferred by contract or operation of law, such as joint tenancy with the right of survivorship or payable-on-death accounts, do not typically go through probate. Additionally, life insurance proceeds are paid directly to the designated beneficiary and do not go through the probate process.

Which Property Goes Through a Court-Supervised Transfer of a Decedent's