Q: My father passed away 7/2016. He had a will that left everything to me. Do i need to probate. My mom passed in 2014.
My father passed July 2017 mom 2014. I am an only child. Both wills left everything to me. Father did not probate Moms will. How do i proceed to get house in my name with the courts and do i need to probate His will? He has the house and car no 401k or life insurance. Any help would be appreciated have no money for a probate lawyer. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give.;
A: What needs to be done depends on how the house and car were titled. If these assets were titled only in your father's name, then you would be dealing with his estate. If either asset also was in the name of your mother, then the nature of the ownership would have to be examined. For example, if the property were owned by them as tenants in common, then it might be necessary to administer your mother's estate as well. At the very least, if your father owned an interest in the house, it would be necessary to probate his will and have an executor appointed. I recommend that you consult with a probate attorney to review the details and advise you as what needs to be done. You should be able to find a probate attorney to charge you a consultation fee.
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