Q: Will I have to probate my aunt's property. She hasn't passed. Hopefully will be a while. Trying to be prepared.
I am the only living person listed in her will. It says if her sister's pass before her then I am to receive all she owns and she also appointed me as the executor of her will. Will I have to probate this? Or will I have to jump through hoops? Or do I just show the will and have a title attorney put it in my name after she passes?
A:
Sorry, but you will need to probate the will. Otherwise , its assumed she died without a will and other heirs or kin might also inherit. That's part of the process of providing "clear title" - documents which have been filed in court in the probate case.
Consult an experienced probate lawyer, most estates are settled quickly and without disputes.
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