Q: My father just died. Estate would be 2 old vehicles worth 20k total and about 25k in life insurance. Do I need probate?
Wife died 7 years ago. Has 3 surviving children.
A:
Was there a beneficiary named on the life insurance? If so you probably do not need probate, but the analysis is more complicated than that.
Please consult with a local licensed attorney to review ALL the facts of your case to insure there aren’t other issues. Starting probate unnecessarily or NOT starting it when it is needed can both be expensive mistakes.
Get a local pro to help analyze things!
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