Q: My Husband passed away in July 2022 with a will made to me, his spouse, I was wondering if his will needs to be probated
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A: You will need to consult with a competent AL attorney. Possibly very little was in your Husband's Estate, and you already own alot. Probate may be needed, OR it may not and only attract creditors.
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It depends on the nature and extent of your husband's estate. If your husband only owned only personal property like clothes, furniture, and household items, you may not need to probate his estate. On the other hand, if he owned real estate, stocks, bonds, automobiles, or anything else with a recorded legal title, you may need to probate the estate.
Also, if he had any children, you will probably want to probate his estate so that ownership of any property passes to you and not to them. You should consult a probate lawyer in or near the county where your husband was living at the time of his death.
Kim B. Oliver and Don Oliver Keene agree with this answer
A: It depends on the property you own. Did he own your home or any other property such as bank accounts or automobiles? You may want to seek the consultation of a probate lawyer.
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