Legally speaking, the term “probate” refers to the official proving of a will. The word “probate” actually comes from the Latin verbs probo or probare, meaning to try, to test, to prove or examine. It is safe to assume, then, that like any legal process, officially proving the will of a deceased owner can take a substantial amount of time. Whenever an estate of the contested by one of more of the heirs, this will likely lead to a long, drawn-out legal procedure that could take several months. This is where probate loans might become a good idea for these…