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If the decedent owned property in their name alone then their estate must be probated. A person who dies without a will who owns property is said to be intestate. See the related question below for information on intestate estates.

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Yes. In order to be validated, to insure taxes are paid and that the titles are properly transferred, the will must go through probate.

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Yes. A POA expires when the principal dies. There is no authority under a POA that carries over after death.

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How do you go to probate with a will?

were can i download a form to send to the probate registra


Mom passed away without will the condo was in your and her name does it have to go to probate?

Probate in your state may have a monetary limit in order to require probate. A local probate attorney can answer your question.


If you have a will and deceased owned a house that you live in does it have to go to probate?

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Do retirement benefits need to go through probate?

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In Illinois what makes a will go to probate?

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If there is a will does propery go through probate?

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When owners of property passes with no Will made will estate go into probate?

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Does a federal tort claim settlement go into probate when the veteran passes away?

It would be a part of the veteran's estate. The estate will go through probate.


Does a will in Arizona have to go through probate?

Yes, a will has to go through probate. That insures that the will is properly executed. It also makes sure that taxes are properly paid.


Does Florida require a will to go to probate?

In Florida a will must go through probate. That makes sure all of the legal requirements are met and taxes paid.


Is California a probate state?

To find information on California probate laws, go to, or click on link below http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html


Where do you go to probate a will in Indiana?

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