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Do I have to file probate
My mother passed away and she had a will that stated all her money be divided equal among her children. She owed no one, she lived with me and her only asset is her bank account which has her name and all her childrens name on the account. We live in florida. Her funeral was prepaid. Do we have to file probate. She was 90 years old and we sold her house years ago and move in with me.
Asked on September 5, 2017 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
There is no estate to probate. Since the bank account has all of your names on it, then you will take it over as a matter of law. Accordingly, probate need not be filed.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
There is no estate to probate. Since the bank account has all of your names on it, then you will take it over as a matter of law. Accordingly, probate need not be filed.
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