Q: Will I get in trouble for not probating dead husband’s will? He was the beneficiary of oil rights and monthly earnings
Monthly earnings have been depositing in our bank account still. He died over a year ago and I did not know the will had to be probated. The will states that everything goes to me. I have had access to this money in our account and have been paying the quarterly taxes, but I did not know I had to have the will probated and I am worried that I will face legal consequences. The oil rights are also based in a different state.
A: You shouldn't worry about getting in trouble but it's a good idea to get this taken care of properly. Contact an attorney in the state where the oil rights are to find out what you need to do next. There is probably a simple procedure for you to get them transferred to you.
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