Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Iowa

My father recently died. He and my mother jointly owned 2 farms. Does this land need to be probated? If so why?


Asked on 1/13/12, 6:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

The short answer is because it's the law. All estates in Iowa go through the probate court. If there's a will it makes things a lot easier but if there isn't, having court supervision keeps people honest.

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Answered on 1/14/12, 10:13 pm


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