Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Indiana
Do I need to Probate Mom's will?
My mother only has a few pieces of furniture and personal belongings and less then $500 in her checking account. Is it necessary to probate the will?
Asked on 4/30/01, 6:29 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary Ann Wunder
Wunder & Wunder
Re: Do I need to Probate Mom's will?
The will should be probated no matter the size of the estate. When the estate is too small to justify administration of the estate, the will is presented to the Court with a petition to spread the will of record and the process is one of verification that the will was properly executed. Unless the law changes July 1, 2001, there is no court filing fee to spread the will of record.
Answered on 6/21/01, 10:01 am