Q: In Oklahoma, if a person who died had a will and assets were specifically willed to individuals is probate necessary?
Assets of home, bank accounts and vehicles
A:
Great question. The answer is yes.
A Will is not effective to transfer a home or bank accounts until it is admitted into probate. Probate is a process by which title to property is transferred to a heirs or persons named in a Will. Often this can be done in a summary probate procedure if certain factors are met.
A summary probate is often quicker and less expensive than a standard probate.
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