If my mother passed away recently and owned less than $50,000 in personal property, will her estate need to go through probate?

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If my mother passed away recently and owned less than $50,000 in personal property, will her estate need to go through probate?

Asked on July 19, 2014 under Estate Planning, Wisconsin

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

Most states have procedures for the administration of small estates. These procedures eliminate the need for opening up a formal probate, however they vary from state-to-state. What you can do now is to search online for information relating to small estates in your jurisdiction; most states have websites that can explain eligibiliy requirements and guide you through the process step-by-step. You may also want to contact the county probate court for further information.


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