Q: Do we file probate in TN or KY? My dad lived in TN his last 3 years and died here in TN.
He lived in KY over 30 years but the house was sold 6 or 7 years before he died to help pay for his assisted living expenses.
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A: You need to hire a competent attorney to examine whether Probate is appropriate or not. If so, then the venue choices need to be examined and compared. Do not pick a State for the convenience of the creditors. This choice should be for the benefit of the Decedent's Family, if needed. It sounds like Probate might not be a good idea since substantial debts were incurred prior to death.
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