Q: A holographic will with no assigned executor or independent administrator. How would you file the probate?
A: This is called "probate with will annexed." You can still have an administrator appointed, but you'll need an attorney if you want an administrator. If you don't want or need an administrator, then you can do a "probate as muniment of title only." With muniment of title, you're not legally required to have a probate attorney (though most folks do have one). It's much less expensive to have a probate attorney than most people think, even if you're dealing with a holographic will.
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