What Does A Probate Judge Do?

The role of a probate judge—dealing with estates in the absence of a will—is defined by Lori Ashmore Peters. She explains that a probate judge determines who will control the assets and distribution of the estate, and deals with matters of guardianship or difficult end-of-life decisions. Furthermore, she defines how a probate judge is involved in assessing what constitutional rights are taken away from individuals in the case of guardianship situations.