If the testator owned any property in her/his own name at death the estate must be probated. If the testator left any bequests to any other heirs it is illegal for the surviving spouse to withhold the will from probate.
If all the property owned by the couple was jointly owned with the right of survivorship and there was no personal property devised to any other heirs then the estate need not be probated.
If you're not sure you should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate who could review the situation and determine what your obligations are.
They can file a petition in the probate court requesting a copy of the will.
Yes. The beneficiary can also visit the probate court and request to see the probate file. The inventory of the estate can then be reviewed once it has been filed with the probate court.Yes. The beneficiary can also visit the probate court and request to see the probate file. The inventory of the estate can then be reviewed once it has been filed with the probate court.Yes. The beneficiary can also visit the probate court and request to see the probate file. The inventory of the estate can then be reviewed once it has been filed with the probate court.Yes. The beneficiary can also visit the probate court and request to see the probate file. The inventory of the estate can then be reviewed once it has been filed with the probate court.
You have a few options. You can file for divorce in the state that you were married in (even if it is different from Ohio or Florida), or in any state that you are our spouse is a resident of. It would be a good idea for you to file first and in Ohio so that you do not have the burden of traveling to Florida but you do have a few options for filing.
No. She must file the will with the probate court and request appointment as the executor. If she is appointed then she will have the authority to settle the estate according to the provisions in the will and the state probate laws under the supervision of the court. The will and probate file becomes a public record once it is filed and you can monitor her activities as executor.
The probate court clerk will have the will on file.
Yes, you can file for probate without a will. If there is none, the intestacy laws for the jurisdiction (state) will be used to distribute the estate.
No Florida does not require you to use a lawyer to probate an estate, but probate can be complicated
Yes. Many probate departments allow testators to file a will for safekeeping for a minimal charge. That way, no one needs to search for it when the testator dies. They simply visit the court and file a petition to commence the probate procedure.Yes. Many probate departments allow testators to file a will for safekeeping for a minimal charge. That way, no one needs to search for it when the testator dies. They simply visit the court and file a petition to commence the probate procedure.Yes. Many probate departments allow testators to file a will for safekeeping for a minimal charge. That way, no one needs to search for it when the testator dies. They simply visit the court and file a petition to commence the probate procedure.Yes. Many probate departments allow testators to file a will for safekeeping for a minimal charge. That way, no one needs to search for it when the testator dies. They simply visit the court and file a petition to commence the probate procedure.
File it by yourself. Spouse does not need to file. Any joint debts will become her sole responsibility.
Yes. That person can file a claim in probate court against the estate. Care givers often do.Yes. That person can file a claim in probate court against the estate. Care givers often do.Yes. That person can file a claim in probate court against the estate. Care givers often do.Yes. That person can file a claim in probate court against the estate. Care givers often do.
It does not happen automatically. Someone has to file for the probate to be opened.
Debts of a deceased person are addressed during probate procedure. All lenders are required to file a claim against the estate through the state's probate court. All US states have laws of succession (the manner in which an estate is distributed) with the surviving spouse and minor children being the first to be provided for. If the judgment is against the deceased spouse only and the married couple were not residents of a community property state the surviving spouse is not legally responsible for the judgment debt and it can be voided by the probate court or the surviving spouse. In some cases, no legal action is needed, the judgment becomes null and void upon the death of the debtor.